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P706 WBB

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,685 mi
Last recorded130,685 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 WBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 130,685 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

improvised exhaust rubber mntg

Pass 29 May 2009 125,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear sub frame bushes slight split but no exsive play

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on edge

slight damp patch both rear shocker

slight damp patch front shocker

Fail 21 May 2009 125,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edge

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear sub frame bushes slight split but no exsive play

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on edge

slight damp patch both rear shocker

slight damp patch front shocker

Fail 29 Apr 2009 125,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside & offside rear axle beam mountings slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 115,959 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside & offside rear axle beam rubber mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 97,159 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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P706 WBB is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P706 WBB, 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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P706 WBB is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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