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M923 RCX

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,953 mi
Last recorded165,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM923 RCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 165,953 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 164,890 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 162,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 157,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 152,426 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 152,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 147,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 139,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 130,923 miles

corrosion on ns and os front antyrollbar mountings

corrosion on top rear spring mounting,s

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Sep 2006 130,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion on ns and os front antyrollbar mountings

corrosion on top rear spring mounting,s

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 128,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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M923 RCX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M923 RCX, 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

How do I check the history of M923 RCX?

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What year was M923 RCX registered?

M923 RCX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M923 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M923 RCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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