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M68 NRD

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 NRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 147,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 147,862 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 143,001 miles

brake pipes have been undersealed, cannot determine standard of repair.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 142,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 138,810 miles

Advise approximately 60mm free play at steering wheel and movement at steering box drop arm.Okay at time of test

Advise play in offside rear lower suspension joint which isnt obviously affecting braking or steering.Will soon require attention

Advise rear anti-roll bar bush's deteriorated

Advise rubber joint at back of gearbox/propshaft starting to deteriorate and split.May soon require attention

Advise slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Advise steel brake pipes at rear stating to show signs of corrosion

Advise suspension starting to feel a bit soft when bounced but okay at time of test

Fail 1 May 2009 138,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise approximately 60mm free play at steering wheel and movement at steering box drop arm.Okay at time of test

Advise offside rear tyre just legal at time of test as tread low on inner edge.Also has nails in tread

Advise play in offside rear lower suspension joint which isnt obviously affecting braking or steering.Will soon require attention

Advise rear anti-roll bar bush's deteriorated

Advise rubber joint at back of gearbox/propshaft starting to deteriorate and split.May soon require attention

Advise slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Advise steel brake pipes at rear stating to show signs of corrosion

Advise suspension starting to feel a bit soft when bounced but okay at time of test

Pass 22 May 2008 134,825 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges TD230/55/ZR390

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 134,825 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges TD230/55/ZR390

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 128,312 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 128,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 122,480 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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M68 NRD is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M68 NRD, 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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M68 NRD is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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