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P674 RUV

1996 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 RUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake calliper spring is missing.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake calliper spring is missing.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,892 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage offside front spot lamp lens.

deterioration steering susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 97,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

nearside front tyre has cut in outer tread but not showing ply or cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,688 miles

corrosion exhaust system.

deterioration,steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

low reading offside handbrake.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,633 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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P674 RUV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P674 RUV, 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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P674 RUV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P674 RUV safe to buy?

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