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M637 SUJ

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,043 mi
Last recorded195,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 SUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 195,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining clip/plate missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining clip/plate missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mid/rear section rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 186,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 177,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 177,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 173,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 163,104 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 163,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 153,760 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 135,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 135,124 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 123,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 115,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 107,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches coroded but not holed.

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Fail 9 May 2011 107,458 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches coroded but not holed.

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 25,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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M637 SUJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M637 SUJ, 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 M637 SUJ registered?

M637 SUJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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