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M225 SWL

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,303 mi
Last recorded151,303 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 SWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 151,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 142,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

only 2 rear seat belts fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2025 142,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

only 2 rear seat belts fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,476 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 75,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,890 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Water leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,821 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls badly cracked

Nearside front tyre edge bald

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,412 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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M225 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M225 SWL, 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

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What year was M225 SWL registered?

M225 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M225 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 SWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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