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M977 GPE

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 GPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 155,687 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre cut

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 144,356 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 143,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 143,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 140,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 135,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 127,183 miles

Ball joint on anti roll bar exposed as cover is off

Both fuel pipes at rear rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

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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M977 GPE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M977 GPE, 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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M977 GPE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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