MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag warning light is on
front and rear registration plate poor condition
wipers poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
airbag warning light is on
both number plates poor condition
nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
airbag warning light is on
both number plates poor condition
nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s rear axle beam bush worn
wipers smeary
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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M214 SWR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M214 SWR, 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 M214 SWR registered?
M214 SWR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M214 SWR safe to buy?
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