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M703 USL

1994 BMW 525

Multi-colour Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

256,130 mi
Last recorded256,130 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 USL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 256,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill repair suspect (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear back plates corroded

hubs corroded

vehicle underside corroded, including suspension components.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 256,126 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear back plates corroded

hubs corroded

vehicle underside corroded, including suspension components.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 251,481 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 244,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside floor sections corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 243,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs worn

offside and nearside floor sections corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 237,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 237,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 227,428 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2008 216,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 207,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 200,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M703 USL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M703 USL, 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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M703 USL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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