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M174 GKH

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 GKH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 133,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 133,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear........ (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 133,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear........ (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,656 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

metal fuel lines slightly corroded

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,635 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear b/pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 117,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,377 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 111,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 109,239 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,349 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 99,993 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 94,620 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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M174 GKH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M174 GKH, 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 M174 GKH registered?

M174 GKH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M174 GKH safe to buy?

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