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P731 DBV

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 DBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 115,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 112,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 110,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,527 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 109,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 107,457 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,119 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,297 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 102,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,341 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 75,528 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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P731 DBV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P731 DBV, 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 P731 DBV registered?

P731 DBV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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