1997 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · P354 CFP
1997 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/06/1997. Recorded mileage 264,464 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2498cc
P354 CFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2023
- 264,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P354 CFP Mileage History
- 04/08/2022259,546 mi
- 16/08/2022259,890 mi+344 mi
- 07/08/2023264,464 mi+4,574 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P354 CFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 525 (P354 CFP) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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