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M624 DRW

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,449 mi
Last recorded170,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM624 DRW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 170,449 miles

both front brake disc (inner) corroded on edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

rear centre seat belt stalk not visible to test

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 170,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front brake disc (inner) corroded on edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

rear centre seat belt stalk not visible to test

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 161,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres bald inner edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

raer fuel pipes badly corroded

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 161,823 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres bald inner edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

raer fuel pipes badly corroded

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 152,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 152,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear pads getting low and discs corroded

rear beam axle bushes splitting

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 148,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

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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M624 DRW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M624 DRW, 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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What year was M624 DRW registered?

M624 DRW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M624 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M624 DRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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