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M262 GMW

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,188 mi
Last recorded127,188 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 GMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 78,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,232 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 124,423 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low May require a new light unit, as it's damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,803 miles

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.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 122,744 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,824 miles

Drivers window mechanism faulty.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,533 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 31 Aug 2018 118,513 miles

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.

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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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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