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M877 RBV

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

247,864 mi
Last recorded247,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM877 RBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 247,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

audible blow from front exhaust flexi section

Pass 18 Jun 2010 241,898 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 241,897 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion at floor to sill areas & undercarrage

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2009 241,886 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 241,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

air bag light on

fuel lines rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2008 240,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 240,172 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 236,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 236,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 231,424 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 231,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M877 RBV is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M877 RBV, 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 M877 RBV registered?

M877 RBV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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