CarVerify

Free Car Check

M644 GGP

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

175,250 mi
Last recorded175,250 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM644 GGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 175,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 169,490 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 169,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 163,677 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 163,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,973 miles

driver's door mirror cracked but not adversely affecting view to rear.

floor area by handbrake cable guide tube corroded.

front brake pads worn thin.

front outer brake pipes corroding.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 155,973 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

driver's door mirror cracked but not adversely affecting view to rear.

front brake pads worn thin.

front outer brake pipes corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 148,505 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroding.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 148,505 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front outer brake pipes corroding.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 142,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 134,071 miles

brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 134,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 124,246 miles

as previously advised.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 124,246 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,952 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M644 GGP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M644 GGP, 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

How do I check the history of M644 GGP?

You can check the full history of M644 GGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M644 GGP registered?

M644 GGP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M644 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M644 GGP shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M644 GGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M644 GGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.