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M992 TPU

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,711 mi
Last recorded207,711 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 TPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 207,711 miles

centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still supported

exhaust centre box is corroded

front and rear brake discs are wearing/lipped and corroded

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle are ex. corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Apr 2011 207,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still supported

exhaust centre box is corroded

front and rear brake discs are wearing/lipped and corroded

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle are ex. corroded

radiator is leaking !

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Mar 2010 202,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 199,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 192,807 miles

as seen on test number 784922437277

Fail 20 Aug 2007 192,365 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 185,855 miles

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

cooling system temp in red after emissions test.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 185,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cooling system temp in red after emissions test.

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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M992 TPU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M992 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M992 TPU registered?

M992 TPU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 1994.

Is M992 TPU safe to buy?

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