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M736 RCJ

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,003 mi
Last recorded175,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM736 RCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 175,003 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Reversing lights not working

Fail 12 Aug 2011 175,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Reversing lights not working

Pass 14 Aug 2010 158,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight movment in drag link & steering box shaft. Damage to nearside wheel arch & sill.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 152,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 144,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play evident steering colum universal joint

surface corrosion on reat brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2007 129,647 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 114,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

front brake hoses cracking

rear beam axle to body bushes seperating

Pass 10 Jul 2006 114,831 miles

front brake hoses cracking

rear beam axle to body bushes seperating

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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M736 RCJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M736 RCJ, 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 M736 RCJ registered?

M736 RCJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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