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P753 FVU

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 FVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 123,781 miles

fuel pipes showing signs on corrosion.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 123,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes showing signs on corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,153 miles

rear wheels slightly damaged on inner edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 117,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 117,443 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 117,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn low and corroded on inner surface

possible slidder/caliper seized on nearside rear

rear link arms badly cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 111,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 98,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 98,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P753 FVU is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P753 FVU, 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 P753 FVU registered?

P753 FVU is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P753 FVU safe to buy?

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