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P121 CDO

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,895 mi
Last recorded207,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 CDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 207,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 201,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 175,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 175,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 188,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 188,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 180,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 180,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 172,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 172,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 172,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 163,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 130,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 130,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link ball joint cover split

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 109,915 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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P121 CDO is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P121 CDO, 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.

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What year was P121 CDO registered?

P121 CDO is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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