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A234 OWX

1984 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,926 mi
Last recorded151,926 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 OWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 151,926 miles

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle

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

Slight freeplay in steering column (sliding joint)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 151,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle

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

Slight freeplay in steering column (sliding joint)

Fail 27 May 2006 147,315 miles

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded

Drivers side front seat runner worn

Drivers side front seatbelt clasp sticking slightly-advise investigation/repair

Front brake imbalance and pads due in approx.2,000 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger side rear C.V. boot split

Slight freeplay in steering column

Pass 27 May 2006 147,315 miles

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded

Drivers side front seat runner worn

Drivers side front seatbelt clasp sticking slightly-advise investigation/repair

Front brake imbalance and pads due in approx.2,000 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Passenger side rear C.V. boot split

Slight freeplay in steering column

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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A234 OWX is a 1984 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 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 A234 OWX, 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 42 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A234 OWX registered?

A234 OWX is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A234 OWX safe to buy?

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