MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
296,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brak judder
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brak judder
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front & rear brake pads worn to minimum - discs worn & corroded
hand brake judder offside
front & rear brake discs worn & corroded, pads worn thin †
o/s rear tyre worn to minimum
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M171 BOY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M171 BOY, 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 M171 BOY registered?
M171 BOY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 1994.
Is M171 BOY safe to buy?
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