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M955 JKG

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,458 mi
Last recorded171,458 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 JKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 171,458 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 171,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 171,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 159,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 159,365 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 142,408 miles

exhaust clamp secured with cable ties

front shock absorbers weakening

front shocks dust covers split

sound from rear hub area when rear wheels are spun

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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M955 JKG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M955 JKG, 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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M955 JKG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M955 JKG safe to buy?

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