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M85 BAM

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,787 mi
Last recorded42,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 BAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,128 miles

slight oil leak steering box area

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,227 miles

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

outer sill trims fitted

various brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,327 miles

Plastic sill trims fitted

Slight engine oil leaks

Steering box area damp no leak visable

Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Slight engine oil leaks

Steering box area damp no leak visable

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,114 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,490 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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M85 BAM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M85 BAM, 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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What year was M85 BAM registered?

M85 BAM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M85 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 BAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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