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P502 OWX

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,250 mi
Last recorded147,250 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 OWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 147,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 147,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 142,095 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 142,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 137,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2009 137,462 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 120,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 232,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 232,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipes sre corroded but not leaking

N/S/R lower suspension pin has some movement

Rear exhaust heat sheid insecure

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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P502 OWX is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P502 OWX, 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 P502 OWX registered?

P502 OWX is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P502 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 OWX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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