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M782 JUY

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 JUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,285 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill areas at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint boots of small arm between sus arm and s/frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint boots of small arm between sus arm and s/frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear s/frame front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 131,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 129,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 129,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 128,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,269 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,267 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect Front and rear (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 105,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,853 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,776 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 86,764 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,289 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,339 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 80,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 77,180 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE REQIUERS ADJUSTING

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

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

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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M782 JUY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M782 JUY, 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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M782 JUY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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