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M859 APN

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,800 mi
Last recorded200,800 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 APN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 200,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 200,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 200,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 197,009 miles

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

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

propshaft coupling

Pass 13 Jul 2013 189,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 182,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 174,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 167,538 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 159,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 159,717 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 149,708 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 140,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 130,393 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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M859 APN is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M859 APN, 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 M859 APN registered?

M859 APN is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M859 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M859 APN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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