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P467 FRP

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

271,879 mi
Last recorded271,879 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP467 FRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 271,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 257,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 257,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 239,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 224,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 206,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 188,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 174,692 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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P467 FRP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P467 FRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P467 FRP registered?

P467 FRP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P467 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P467 FRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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