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P844 OOA

1997 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,823 mi
Last recorded155,823 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 OOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 155,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 155,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 146,026 miles

Front brake discs worn. Brake judder detected on roadtest.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 145,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 136,402 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 136,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fault warning lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,446 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 122,982 miles

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

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

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)

n/s washer jet leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f a/r/b boots split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 88,962 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 88,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,448 miles

offside rear tyre speed rating diffrence

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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P844 OOA is a 1997 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P844 OOA, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P844 OOA is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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