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P933 YPJ

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,320 mi
Last recorded212,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 212,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 195,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 179,600 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 161,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 144,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 127,929 miles

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

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

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 10 May 2006 118,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 111,931 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 111,931 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P933 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P933 YPJ, 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 P933 YPJ registered?

P933 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P933 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P933 YPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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