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M602 SWE

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,325 mi
Last recorded166,325 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM602 SWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 166,325 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 165,147 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 165,147 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 161,879 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear bench seat insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2009 161,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear bench seat insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 159,922 miles

Both fuel lines=Badly corroded (not leaking)

Near side rear brake hose=Slightly twisted

Off side front tyre=Cut in tread (no canvas visable)

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

Rear number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen=Becoming de-laminated

Fail 10 Oct 2008 159,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both fuel lines=Badly corroded (not leaking)

Near side rear brake hose=Slightly twisted

Off side front tyre=Cut in tread (no canvas visable)

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

Rear number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Windscreen=Becoming de-laminated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 157,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 157,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 157,434 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in nearside front outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2006 155,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 155,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2005 151,760 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 151,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M602 SWE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M602 SWE, 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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M602 SWE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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