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P102 SUL

1997 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,011 mi
Last recorded196,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 SUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 196,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 196,011 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 189,018 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 177,100 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 177,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 141,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 128,757 miles

nail in offsidde front tyre tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

uneaven war on nearside rear tyre only just legal

uneaven wear on offside front tyre

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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P102 SUL is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P102 SUL, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P102 SUL?

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What year was P102 SUL registered?

P102 SUL is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P102 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 SUL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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