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M832 OKN

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

291,420 mi
Last recorded291,420 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM832 OKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 291,420 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 273,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 251,050 miles

large rear axle splitting on both sides.

o/s/f rear arm inner bush starting to split.

Fail 1 Feb 2006 251,044 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle large bushes splitting.

o/s/f lower rear arm inner bush splitting.

o/s/f wheel rim different style.

o/s/f wheel rim not running true.

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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M832 OKN is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M832 OKN, 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 M832 OKN registered?

M832 OKN is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M832 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M832 OKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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