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M944 SWL

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,671 mi
Last recorded238,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 SWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 238,671 miles

Nearside Front worn inneredge

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 234,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 228,977 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 224,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 220,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 216,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 216,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 212,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 212,050 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 200,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 200,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 202,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 197,344 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 197,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 191,969 miles

advise fuel pipes rusty but no leakes

advise slight play in n/s front track rod end

advise slight play in o/s front suspension but no visable signes

Pass 16 Oct 2008 187,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 183,266 miles

advise front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2006 176,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 171,737 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M944 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M944 SWL, 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 M944 SWL registered?

M944 SWL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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