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Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake warning light on
o/s rear tyre slightly perished and getting low on edges
rear subframe bushes slightly breaking away
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake warning light on
o/s rear tyre slightly perished and getting low on edges
rear subframe bushes slightly breaking away
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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M817 EKH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 M817 EKH, 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 M817 EKH registered?
M817 EKH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M817 EKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for M817 EKH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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