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BAM 94H

1988 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,596 mi
Last recorded168,596 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 94H
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 168,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under body paint applied

Pass 12 Jun 2024 168,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 168,112 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 168,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 168,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 168,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 167,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 167,892 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

throttle sticking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 167,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 167,163 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose idler arm (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 158,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 158,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaks

dashboard insecure

engine inlet trunking insecure and perrished

n/s/f inner wing - battery shelf corroded

n/s/r outer door handle loose

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f inner sill to floor corroded

throttle sticks

washers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,231 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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BAM 94H is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,294 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 BAM 94H, 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 38 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 BAM 94H registered?

BAM 94H is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BAM 94H safe to buy?

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