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B11 JOH

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,987 mi
Last recorded138,987 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 JOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 138,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are pitted

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are pitted

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 2 Sep 2008 129,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,442 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 125,442 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,193 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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B11 JOH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B11 JOH, 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 B11 JOH registered?

B11 JOH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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