MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
extensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle which are undersealed and unclear
front brake pipes corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded and painted
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front and rear centre seatbelt stork casing missing
offside front brake binding slightly/unable to inspect condition fully
outersills corroded and covers fitted
play in steering
rear brake discs corroded
windscreen chipped
extensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle which are undersealed and unclear
front brake pipes corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded and painted
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front and rear centre seatbelt stork casing missing
offside front brake binding slightly/unable to inspect condition fully
outersills corroded and covers fitted
play in steering
rear brake discs corroded
windscreen chipped
all coil springs corroded
all jacking points heavily under silled unable to view fully
center exhaust mountain bracket broken
centre seat belt not fitted
front metal brake pipes corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded and under silled
front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded and under silled
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded from flexi hose to t pease
number plate lights dim
offside front anti roll bar mountain bracket weld repaird
offside front seat belt stalk casing missing
offside rear floor heavily corroded
slight play in steering offside
stone chips in windscreen
suspect coolent leak from front of vehicle
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all coil springs corroded
all jacking points heavily under silled unable to view fully
center exhaust mountain bracket broken
front metal brake pipes corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded and under silled
front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded and under silled
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded from flexi hose to t pease
number plate lights dim
offside front anti roll bar mountain bracket weld repaird
offside front seat belt stalk casing missing
offside rear floor heavily corroded
slight play in steering offside
stone chips in windscreen
suspect coolent leak from front of vehicle
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all brake and suspension components corroded
exhaust in poor condition
front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded
heavy corrosion at jacking points unable to inspect fully
play in steering
rear brake discs in poor condition
sill covers fitted/tested in wet conditions
windscreen chipped
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f belt buckle cover missing
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advanced corosion to all metal fuel pipes closer inspection required
both rear tyre low tread
front and rear pads poss. low closer inspection required
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advanced corosion to all metal fuel pipes closer inspection required
both rear tyre low tread
front and rear pads poss. low closer inspection required
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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M166 BYS is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M166 BYS, 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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M166 BYS is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 August 1994.
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