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P892 JSM

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,313 mi
Last recorded166,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 JSM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 166,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 155,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 142,020 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR RADIOUS ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 26 Jun 2007 127,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 122,762 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 122,762 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear chassis on corssion

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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P892 JSM is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P892 JSM, 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 P892 JSM registered?

P892 JSM is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P892 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P892 JSM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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