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M175 VHJ

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,695 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,841 miles

nearside @ offside rear subframe outer bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2010 57,983 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 56,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,120 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge @ close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

front brake pads fairly low

Pass 3 May 2007 54,345 miles

front brake pads fairly low

rear tyres close to limit in centre

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,089 miles

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

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mountings slightly worn

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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M175 VHJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M175 VHJ, 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 M175 VHJ registered?

M175 VHJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M175 VHJ safe to buy?

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