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P947 XDE

1996 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,300 mi
Last recorded87,300 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 XDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 86,349 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s/f inner rack ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

NSR tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

NSR tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,588 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2007 57,771 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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P947 XDE is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P947 XDE, 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 P947 XDE registered?

P947 XDE is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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