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M785 NEL

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 NEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,480 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 104,433 miles

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

Rear Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 104,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mountings perished and cracking. (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 103,094 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts perished

Pass 13 May 2014 101,869 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Centre exhaust rubbers perished stretched and cracked.

Oil leak

Slight discolour bottom part of front windscreen.

Fail 13 May 2014 101,869 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Centre exhaust rubbers perished stretched and cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Slight discolour bottom part of front windscreen.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,329 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers stretched perished and cracking.

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine.

Slight discolour to passenger side front lower part of windscreen.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,176 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding

rear discs pitted

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,656 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front and rear road springs corroded.

Centre silencer mounting rubbers split and perished.

Front cross member deformed.

Front number plate cracked.

Outer side sills have plastic trims fitted.

Rear anti-roll bar outer mount bushess split and perished.

Rear brake discs getting scored.

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Rear subframe bushes perishing.

Pass 18 May 2009 89,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 89,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 81,798 miles

exhaust mountings perishing.

Pass 9 May 2007 73,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 62,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Passenger side front head lamp lens chipped.

Pass 12 May 2006 62,744 miles

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

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

Passenger side front head lamp lens chipped.

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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M785 NEL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M785 NEL, 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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M785 NEL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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