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M642 AGL

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 AGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 39,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 25,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,030 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 19,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 15,614 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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M642 AGL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M642 AGL, 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 M642 AGL registered?

M642 AGL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M642 AGL safe to buy?

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