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AHZ 2747

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2747
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded @ rear

Fail 23 Jul 2025 72,717 miles

Fuel hose leaking spill pipe @ injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes corroded through in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded through inside door shut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded same pipe listed as dangerous (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 59,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2022 59,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,208 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,711 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 57,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS,OUTER SILL SUB FRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS, OUTER SILL & SUB FRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,530 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/front jacking points welding repairs carried out & undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,867 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,290 miles

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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AHZ 2747 is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AHZ 2747, 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 33 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 AHZ 2747 registered?

AHZ 2747 is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is AHZ 2747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 2747 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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