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M239 SWL

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,926 mi
Last recorded165,926 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 SWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 165,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 160,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 160,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 157,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 152,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 152,783 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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M239 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver 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 M239 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

How do I check the history of M239 SWL?

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What year was M239 SWL registered?

M239 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M239 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M239 SWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M239 SWL have outstanding finance?

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