MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low May require a new light unit, as it's damaged. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust system including catalysts, has been treated with under body protection. this constitutes a very significant fire risk. cleaning strongly recommended before running vehicle.
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust system including catalysts, has been treated with under body protection. this constitutes a very significant fire risk. cleaning strongly recommended before running vehicle.
Drivers window mechanism faulty.
All tyres starting to perish
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm forward link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm forward link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
All tyres starting to perish
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil
Offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M262 GMW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M262 GMW, 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 M262 GMW registered?
M262 GMW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M262 GMW safe to buy?
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