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M105 NRD

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM105 NRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 72,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,407 miles

Advise Washers are slightly low on screen.

Advise boot full.

Advise marking to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Advise petrol pipes are corroded but are not leaking.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise boot full.

Advise petrol pipes are corroded but are not leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 64,633 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres fitted in wrong direction

Pass 7 Oct 2005 60,938 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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M105 NRD is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M105 NRD, 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.

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What year was M105 NRD registered?

M105 NRD is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M105 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M105 NRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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