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M805 BNO

1994 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,575 mi
Last recorded153,575 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 BNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Very wet when tested.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 153,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Very wet when tested.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,055 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Sep 2005 66,058 miles

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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M805 BNO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M805 BNO, 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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M805 BNO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M805 BNO safe to buy?

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