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P866 SBX

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 SBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 161,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 151,925 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 151,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,473 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 144,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,667 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear lower suspension arm bearing gaiters split

Fail 17 Mar 2014 136,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear lower suspension arm bearing gaiters split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,847 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2013 123,847 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 106,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight wear in nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,632 miles

Slight wear in nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2009 102,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside headlight covers discoloured

Pass 9 Feb 2009 102,233 miles

offside and nearside headlight covers discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,583 miles

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

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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P866 SBX is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P866 SBX, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P866 SBX registered?

P866 SBX is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P866 SBX safe to buy?

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