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M149 UJN

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,051 mi
Last recorded235,051 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 UJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2017 235,051 miles

All welding covered with underseal

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Silencer been removed

Side skirts fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2017 235,051 miles

All welding covered with underseal

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Silencer been removed

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side skirts fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 232,320 miles

Rear silencer been removed

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

rear silencer been removed

side skirts fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

side skirts fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 21,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 21,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 211,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 191,484 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 191,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 169,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 169,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 154,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 147,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 132,221 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 132,208 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 118,354 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 118,341 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 105,434 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 105,434 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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M149 UJN is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M149 UJN, 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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M149 UJN is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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