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P891 LDP

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 LDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,958 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW..wear in nearside front roll bar link..headlamp lenses occluded..slight wear in n/s/r suspension top trunion joint..rear brake piping rusted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 124,904 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW..wear in nearside front roll bar link..headlamp lenses occluded..slight wear in n/s/r suspension top trunion joint..rear brake piping rusted

Fail 26 Jan 2013 118,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 112,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 103,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 95,093 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 95,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 87,476 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish slightly on outer side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,996 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 57,801 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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P891 LDP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P891 LDP, 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 P891 LDP registered?

P891 LDP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P891 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 LDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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