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P762 KOR

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,119 mi
Last recorded199,119 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 KOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 199,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 199,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 189,861 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)

damage offside front spot light lens.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 189,861 miles

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

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 offside front spot light lens.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 174,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 174,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake discs worn.

damage offside front wheel rim.

wear brake components.

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 163,136 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 163,136 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

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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P762 KOR is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P762 KOR, 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 P762 KOR registered?

P762 KOR is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P762 KOR safe to buy?

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