MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s dip image poor
play in n/s steering drop link
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s dip image poor
play in n/s steering drop link
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion on all suspension parts and floor pans
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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M985 TPU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M985 TPU, 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 M985 TPU registered?
M985 TPU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M985 TPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M985 TPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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