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M585 SNU

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,365 mi
Last recorded196,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 SNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 196,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 193,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 186,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 183,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 183,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 180,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 180,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 177,003 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 119,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 119,170 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 169,728 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 169,726 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 166,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 161,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 161,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 155,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 155,516 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2006 147,426 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes. fuel tank damp. Condition of rear axle bushes.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 139,899 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 139,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes and greased. Condition of rear tyres. n/s on limit. Fuel tank damp.

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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M585 SNU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M585 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 M585 SNU registered?

M585 SNU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M585 SNU safe to buy?

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