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P867 HJB

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,616 mi
Last recorded226,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 HJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 226,616 miles

Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 222,080 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately rear handbrake cables in poor conditiopn (3.5.1n)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

o.s rear jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 222,077 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

o.s rear jacking point corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 222,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 219,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 212,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine minor oil leak

rear diff minor oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 206,069 miles

fuel lines rusty

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Aug 2012 200,847 miles

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

discs worn

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 18 Jul 2011 192,903 miles

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 15 Jul 2011 192,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2010 187,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs scored

Pass 11 Aug 2009 180,420 miles

fuel line rusty

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 171,797 miles

front tyres low outer edge

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2007 163,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 163,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 151,076 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 151,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 145,279 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 145,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P867 HJB is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P867 HJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P867 HJB registered?

P867 HJB is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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