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M213 VDM

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 VDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013

1.....n/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.....2.....surface rust on several steel brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012
Pass 31 May 2011

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no mileage display

Pass 2 Jun 2009

no mileage diplay

Pass 30 May 2008 194,111 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 164,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 164,110 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 160,600 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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M213 VDM is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M213 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M213 VDM?

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What year was M213 VDM registered?

M213 VDM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M213 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M213 VDM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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