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A5 CRA

1996 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,908 miles

Corrosion at rear of N/S inner sill

Corrosion starting at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension pipes at rear corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,982 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear brake pipes

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,601 miles

Advance corrosion on suspension fluid pipes by load sensor valve

O/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,962 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorated advise replacement

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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A5 CRA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 CRA, 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 A5 CRA registered?

A5 CRA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is A5 CRA safe to buy?

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