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M950 UBW

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,869 mi
Last recorded143,869 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 UBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 143,869 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 142,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 140,198 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 136,623 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 136,623 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M950 UBW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M950 UBW, 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 M950 UBW registered?

M950 UBW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M950 UBW safe to buy?

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