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M587 YSN

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,061 mi
Last recorded146,061 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 YSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 146,061 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 146,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 133,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 133,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 126,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,720 miles

front number plate advisory

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,254 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 105,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK †ADVISE BRAKE FLUID LOW

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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M587 YSN is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M587 YSN, 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 M587 YSN registered?

M587 YSN is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M587 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M587 YSN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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