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M874 GAG

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 GAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 132,120 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 127,888 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 127,888 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 117,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,111 miles

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Pass 22 May 2006 106,133 miles

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

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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M874 GAG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M874 GAG, 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 M874 GAG registered?

M874 GAG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 1994.

Is M874 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 GAG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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