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P990 RUY

1996 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,327 mi
Last recorded149,327 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 RUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 149,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 145,507 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire In engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 143,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 143,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 140,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,813 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2020 136,813 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 133,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both rear lower outer suspension arm rubber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 132,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 132,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 64 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 78 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear lower outer bush outer perished

parking brake 16%

rear registration plate deteriating

slight play in steering/suspension o/s front can feel but not see

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,762 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 129,292 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 127,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,798 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,798 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 119,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 118,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 114,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 109,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 109,327 miles

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

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

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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P990 RUY is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P990 RUY, 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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P990 RUY is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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