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P143 ABB

1997 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,426 mi
Last recorded226,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 ABB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 226,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 226,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 226,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 226,360 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 221,031 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 221,031 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 220,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 218,026 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 May 2020 216,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 215,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 214,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 213,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 210,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 205,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2012 202,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 201,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 194,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 180,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 164,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 156,155 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 156,151 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P143 ABB is a 1997 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P143 ABB, 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 P143 ABB registered?

P143 ABB is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P143 ABB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 ABB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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