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P615 ADO

1996 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,895 mi
Last recorded148,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 ADO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 148,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 148,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 144,285 miles

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 144,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 139,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/F INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 139,011 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar slightly damaged

n/s/f interior door handle loose

n/s/r seat belt clasp cover missing

slight free play in steering box

Pass 7 Feb 2006 137,451 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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P615 ADO is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P615 ADO, 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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P615 ADO is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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