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M918 YJC

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 YJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 129,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 125,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 122,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 117,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear pad sensor broken

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2017 112,639 miles

rear brake pad sensor broken

rear discs slightly lipped and corroded

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,470 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,718 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,230 miles

3 seats are removed.

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

front link arms are worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 93,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,180 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,040 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

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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M918 YJC is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M918 YJC, 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 M918 YJC registered?

M918 YJC is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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