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M640 OAJ

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 136,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2022 136,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,681 miles
Fail 23 May 2021 127,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 109,607 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 109,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 104,324 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Nearside Rear Inner arches covered with filler

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 101,994 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,233 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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M640 OAJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M640 OAJ, 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 M640 OAJ registered?

M640 OAJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M640 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M640 OAJ shows 15 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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