MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Advance corrosion on suspension fluid pipes by load sensor valve
O/S front tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for A5 CRA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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