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M191 ANJ

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,642 mi
Last recorded207,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 207,642 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 207,642 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 194,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 194,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 188,391 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD TOP BALL JOINTS GREASE RETAINING GAITERS ARE SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

Fail 25 Oct 2007 188,391 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)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD TOP BALL JOINTS GREASE RETAINING GAITERS ARE SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

Pass 15 Sep 2006 181,360 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 181,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 174,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 174,549 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ALTERNATOR/ POWER STEERING/ AIR CONDITIONING BELT CRACKEDAND SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM INTENSITY FADING

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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M191 ANJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M191 ANJ, 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 M191 ANJ registered?

M191 ANJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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