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M61 KUY

1994 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,795 mi
Last recorded199,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 KUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2013 199,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 192,371 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 185,683 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 173,904 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 166,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 154,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 141,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 132,588 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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M61 KUY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M61 KUY, 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 M61 KUY registered?

M61 KUY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M61 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M61 KUY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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