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P879 JKM

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JKM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,696 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,734 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 92,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,796 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,247 miles

on removal of offside rear wheel for repair work,crack found on base of road spring,not visable on mot test

Fail 24 Nov 2009 85,247 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,839 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 72,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 55,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P879 JKM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P879 JKM, 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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What year was P879 JKM registered?

P879 JKM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P879 JKM safe to buy?

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