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M179 HTX

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 HTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 119,757 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 115,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 110,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2005 105,664 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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M179 HTX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M179 HTX, 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 M179 HTX registered?

M179 HTX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is M179 HTX safe to buy?

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