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M715 UKJ

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 UKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 160,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 153,921 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 153,920 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 144,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 144,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,578 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 133,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 120,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2005 107,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 107,548 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M715 UKJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M715 UKJ, 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 M715 UKJ registered?

M715 UKJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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