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M75 RCH

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,625 mi
Last recorded130,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM75 RCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 130,625 miles

both front brake hose perished

fan belt perished

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper poor

oil leak noted from n/s breather area.

r/n/s tyre 80% worn and nail in tread

r/o/s tyre nail in tread

rear discs worn and n/s pads very low

rear exhaust rusty

underside rusty in places

Fail 29 May 2009 130,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust system noted rusty in places

front number plate damaged

fuel lines rusty in places

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s head light cracked

r/n/s tyre worn approx 2mm left and perished

wear noted on rear disc

Pass 8 May 2008 123,255 miles

exhaust very rusty and center mounting rubber missing

f/n/s tyre worn at outer edge

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre 75% worn

slight wear noted in rack or steering drive

Fail 8 May 2008 123,255 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust very rusty and center mounting rubber missing

f/n/s tyre worn at outer edge

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre 75% worn

slight wear noted in rack or steering drive

Pass 19 May 2006 109,727 miles
Fail 12 May 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 May 2006 109,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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M75 RCH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M75 RCH, 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 M75 RCH registered?

M75 RCH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M75 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M75 RCH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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