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M754 JEC

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

239,081 mi
Last recorded239,081 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM754 JEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 239,081 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill to floor holed and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 236,565 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 233,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 231,835 miles

Both front tyre's Old

Emits gray smoke during acceleration, Emission's poor, Co fast idle, Just Passed

Front near side and off side inner front sill's damaged and corroded sill cover's fitted off side and near side

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old, DOT 1503 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old, DOT 1601 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan's, body molding bung's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill cover's fitted off side and near side

Fail 31 Mar 2021 231,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high may need adjuster's freeing off (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front near side and off side inner front sill's damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Rear most Suspension control arm pin or bush close to been excessively worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Rear most Suspension control arm pin or bush close to been excessively worn

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan's, poor condition, body molding bung's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill cover's fitted off side and near side

Pass 30 Jan 2020 230,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 225,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill has got cover over it

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill has got acover on it

Pass 7 Feb 2018 223,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 221,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion front of sills (6.1.B.2)

all bump stops deteriorated

body damage to lower front bumper

Fail 5 Jan 2017 221,258 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front of sills (6.1.B.2)

all bump stops deteriorated

body damage to lower front bumper

Pass 7 Sep 2015 214,886 miles

Base of both rear tyre tread perished and cracked

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

Front radiator support cross member has corroded through

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wiper function poor

Fail 7 Sep 2015 214,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Base of both rear tyre tread perished and cracked

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

Front radiator support cross member has corroded through

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wiper function poor

Pass 27 Oct 2014 208,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 202,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhause heat shild lose rear

Fail 17 Oct 2013 202,891 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhause heat shild lose rear

Pass 20 Oct 2011 199,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

Fail 17 Oct 2011 199,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak at rear of engine

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

Pass 15 Nov 2010 193,001 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 181,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 175,759 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes will require attention.

Rear axle bushes starting to perish.

Red fluid leak underneath,either transmission or pas fluid.

Slight pas steering fluid keak around pipe.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 175,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes will require attention.

Rear axle bushes starting to perish.

Red fluid leak underneath,either transmission or pas fluid.

Slight pas steering fluid keak around pipe.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 173,610 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 169,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to clearly see brake pads †oil leak from engine †

Pass 10 Nov 2006 169,317 miles

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

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

unable to clearly see brake pads †oil leak from engine †

Pass 23 Nov 2005 159,539 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel pipes started to corrode

n/s/f window will not undo

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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M754 JEC is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M754 JEC, 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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M754 JEC is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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