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P76 PFA

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 PFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,282 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,959 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,579 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,566 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,721 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,068 miles

center stop light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,771 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 50,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,133 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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P76 PFA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P76 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

P76 PFA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P76 PFA safe to buy?

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