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P76 CAV

1996 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,743 mi
Last recorded202,743 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 CAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 202,743 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing

heavy rusting on petrol pipes

o/s/r tyre heavy wear on inner edge

parking brake action high

rear coil springs weak

slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion n/s inner flitch panel

slight rusting o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2010 195,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 195,739 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 187,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 177,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 165,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 165,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 164,053 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 164,053 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders on inner edges.

n/s/r lamp unit broken not showing any white light to rear

o/s/r jacking point getting rusty

slight dent to o/s/f wheel rim.

stone damage to front screen outside the swept area.

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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P76 CAV is a 1996 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P76 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P76 CAV registered?

P76 CAV is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P76 CAV safe to buy?

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