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M247 ANJ

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

217,065 mi
Last recorded217,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 217,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 215,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 215,573 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 210,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 202,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 193,125 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 185,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 178,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 174,294 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 168,499 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 168,495 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 160,730 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 154,194 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 147,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 142,421 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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M247 ANJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M247 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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M247 ANJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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