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M898 SUY

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

270,520 mi
Last recorded270,520 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 SUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 270,520 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears that a repair service will soon be required

(2.4G.3)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play/wear present.The ball joint(s) dust covers are split.It appears the rods are ready for renewal

(2.4G.3)The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play/wear present.The ball joint(s) dust covers are split.It appears the rods are ready for renewal

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present,it appears that a replacement suspension arm will soon be required.

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present,it appears that a replacement suspension arm will soon be required.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly,it appears the tyre will soon require renewal

(5.1.1)The centre lap belt is missing.Only two seated rear passenger's should be carried unless the belt is replaced.

(8.2.3)The offside and the nearside front windscreen washer(s) function is deteriorating,it appears they are ready for service

(8.3)The windscreen outside of the swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 29 Mar 2011 270,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears that a repair service will soon be required

(2.4G.3)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play/wear present.The ball joint(s) dust covers are split.It appears the rods are ready for renewal

(2.4G.3)The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) have slight free play/wear present.The ball joint(s) dust covers are split.It appears the rods are ready for renewal

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly, it appears the tyre will soon require renewal

(5.1.1)The centre lap belt is missing.Only two seated rear passenger's should be carried unless the belt is replaced.

(8.2.3)The offside and the nearside front windscreen washer(s) function is deteriorating,it appears they are ready for service

(8.3)The windscreen outside of the swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 30 Mar 2010 265,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 265,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 260,610 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 253,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 239,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 232,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 226,778 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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M898 SUY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M898 SUY, 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 M898 SUY registered?

M898 SUY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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