CarVerify

Free Car Check

M726 TMC

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,339 mi
Last recorded179,339 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
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

RegistrationM726 TMC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
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

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 179,339 miles

Central exhaust has slight leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 167,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexible pipes from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 167,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexible pipes from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 158,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 157,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 155,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 151,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 149,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 149,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 145,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 145,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 143,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 143,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 140,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 138,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 136,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 134,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 131,873 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
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

M726 TMC is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M726 TMC, 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 M726 TMC?

You can check the full history of M726 TMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M726 TMC registered?

M726 TMC is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M726 TMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M726 TMC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M726 TMC 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 M726 TMC. 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.