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P771 BPA

1996 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,857 mi
Last recorded131,857 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 BPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,638 miles

Offside Front Lower foglight damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,496 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 May 2018 131,469 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner side wall perished

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,409 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front spotlight damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 131,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 131,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 130,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 130,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 130,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 130,150 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 129,972 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 129,600 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 119,156 miles

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

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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P771 BPA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P771 BPA, 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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P771 BPA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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