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N921 OHM

1971 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 OHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked holed & distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hoses perishing

Sill covers fitted

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering slightly heavy in operation.

Pass 26 Jun 2017

cracks appearing in all tyres on the vehicle front and rear

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded stork mounted area (5.2.6)

offside rear floor battery mounted area is excessively corroded

small cracks appearing in all tyres on the vehicle front and rear

Fail 13 Jun 2017

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded stork mounted area (5.2.6)

offside rear floor battery mounted area is excessively corroded

small cracks appearing in all tyres on the vehicle front and rear

Pass 23 Jun 2016 144,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no. plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

rusted hole in floor o\s\r (not in prescribed area)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,386 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 133,269 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 May 2012 128,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,588 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,108 miles

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/r and o/s/r crossmember outter bushes slight wear but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jan 2006 77,289 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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N921 OHM is a 1971 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N921 OHM, 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 55 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N921 OHM registered?

N921 OHM is a 1971 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N921 OHM safe to buy?

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