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P925 AJU

1996 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 AJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,364 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 94,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,022 miles

Centre brake light has some bulbs not working

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre brake light has some bulbs not working

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,336 miles

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,247 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,247 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,936 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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P925 AJU is a 1996 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,769 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P925 AJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P925 AJU registered?

P925 AJU is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P925 AJU safe to buy?

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