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M824 UDP

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM824 UDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 126,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Front Steering idler bush worn

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,088 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,969 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all mounting slight movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight diesel smell from engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,321 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,631 miles

Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 102,084 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,420 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,266 miles

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

front pads look low

sill kit fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,893 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,650 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

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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M824 UDP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M824 UDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M824 UDP registered?

M824 UDP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M824 UDP safe to buy?

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