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ODZ 5426

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,381 mi
Last recorded225,381 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODZ 5426
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 225,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fig.8 arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 224,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 222,565 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 222,545 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 221,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 220,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 219,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 218,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 217,785 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 216,324 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 216,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 215,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 214,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 212,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 210,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 209,337 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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ODZ 5426 is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ODZ 5426, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODZ 5426 registered?

ODZ 5426 is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is ODZ 5426 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODZ 5426 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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