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K12 JPP

1996 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 JPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 155,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 154,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2010
Pass 14 Feb 2009 116,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 116,621 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,624 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,538 miles

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

offside rear handbrake efficency slightly low

Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,300 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,358 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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K12 JPP is a 1996 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K12 JPP, 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 K12 JPP registered?

K12 JPP is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K12 JPP safe to buy?

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