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W294 OLF

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,586 mi
Last recorded131,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 OLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 131,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,626 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 127,624 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 121,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,443 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 119,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,060 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,rear pads low discs lipped,.

Coolant leak

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in front windscreen strong advise.

Cuts to both front tyres,signs of runflat damage.

Engine light on dashboard.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses slight cracking in general.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Service light on dashboard.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,rear pads low discs lipped,.

Coolant leak

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in front windscreen strong advise.

Cuts to both front tyres,signs of runflat damage.

Engine light on dashboard.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses slight cracking in general.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Service light on dashboard.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,649 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,964 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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W294 OLF is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 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 W294 OLF, 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 26 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W294 OLF registered?

W294 OLF is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W294 OLF safe to buy?

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