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M875 KVU

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,995 mi
Last recorded130,995 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 KVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2009 130,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

60mm free play at steering wheel,box fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 120,559 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 120,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear both axle bushes silght wron

Pass 18 Oct 2007 113,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 106,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 106,482 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 100,224 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 100,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M875 KVU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M875 KVU, 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 M875 KVU registered?

M875 KVU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M875 KVU safe to buy?

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