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M984 OJS

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 OJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 130,350 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damaged sills at jack points/undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 128,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer ball joint dust cover split

oil leak from engine

plastic covers fitted over sills

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

wiper blade on n/s worn but just clears screen

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,905 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 122,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 101,541 miles

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

N/S/R ARM LOCATING BUSHES WORN

PROPSHAFDT FRONT COUPLING PERISHED

Pass 30 Aug 2006 105,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M984 OJS is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M984 OJS, 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 M984 OJS registered?

M984 OJS is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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