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M119 FDL

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,507 mi
Last recorded205,507 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 FDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 205,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Radius arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven 74% (3.7.B.2)

All jacking blocks missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner sil/ floor pan sligtly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 12 May 2015 203,241 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in offside front tyre inner edge no repairable.

offside front tyre heavily perished. also worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre is heavily perished.

Fail 6 May 2015 203,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in offside front tyre inner edge no repairable.

offside front tyre heavily perished. also worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre is heavily perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 201,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floors are holed and corroded. None of it is currently within 30cm of a load bearing area but repairs are recommended

front number plate is cracked

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 201,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floors are holed and corroded. None of it is currently within 30cm of a load bearing area but repairs are recommended

front number plate is cracked

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

small bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 31 Oct 2011 195,654 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 195,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 189,155 miles

O/S/SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 181,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 181,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 176,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 176,004 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 171,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 165,167 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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M119 FDL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M119 FDL, 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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M119 FDL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1994.

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