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M577 SNU

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM577 SNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 161,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 161,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 161,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 161,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 161,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 161,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 161,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 161,144 miles

Offside Rear tyre as spilt slightly no cord showing

Pass 21 May 2016 161,131 miles

Offside Rear tyre as small cut inner wall

Pass 23 May 2015 161,118 miles

o/s rear tyre as small cut on inner wall

Pass 29 Mar 2014 160,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 160,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 158,651 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 158,651 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 158,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 148,703 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 148,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 145,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 139,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 139,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 122,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 103,248 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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M577 SNU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M577 SNU, 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 M577 SNU registered?

M577 SNU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M577 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M577 SNU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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