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P87 TNJ

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,150 mi
Last recorded129,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,150 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 129,142 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,528 miles

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,994 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,994 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 109,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,066 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 87,206 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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P87 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P87 TNJ, 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 P87 TNJ registered?

P87 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P87 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 TNJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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