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M89 TNF

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 TNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 138,605 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 138,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 129,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 May 2011 129,156 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 119,207 miles

all front suspension bushes worn

dash warning lights on

Fail 6 May 2010 119,033 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all front suspension bushes worn

dash warning lights on

Pass 8 May 2009 109,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 109,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,600 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

o/s/f door window not operating

Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,534 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)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

o/s/f door window not operating

Pass 27 Nov 2006 84,385 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2005 75,329 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 75,329 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake pad warning lamp is on †

plastic sill covers fitted

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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M89 TNF is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M89 TNF, 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 M89 TNF registered?

M89 TNF is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M89 TNF safe to buy?

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