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M133 GPD

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,060 mi
Last recorded223,060 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 GPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 223,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 222,995 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 219,317 miles

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

slight play in both rear pitman arm bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2011 218,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in both rear pitman arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 216,858 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 216,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s floor pan corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 209,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on under frame by suspension mountings and fuel pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 209,377 miles

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

corrosion on under frame by suspension mountings and fuel pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2008 200,752 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 188,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 188,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 185,027 miles

ADVISE : EXHAUST HANGING RUBBERS CRACKED AND BREAKING.

ADVISE :CORROSION IN FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPE SECTIONS.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 177,240 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES.

ADVISE : FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WEARING LOW.

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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M133 GPD is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M133 GPD, 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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M133 GPD is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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