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M75 OKO

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,999 mi
Last recorded165,999 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM75 OKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 165,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shock absorbers have limited damping effect

nearside front fog lamp insecure

non obligatory mirror missing (interior)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2012 162,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2011 157,374 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 157,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 153,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 146,937 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 13 Dec 2007 135,502 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 123,244 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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M75 OKO is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 M75 OKO, 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 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M75 OKO registered?

M75 OKO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 1994.

Is M75 OKO safe to buy?

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