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B94 NMX

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 NMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,256 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch has some corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,520 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting o/s inner sill

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,449 miles

corrosion starting o/s inner sill

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 62,605 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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B94 NMX is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 B94 NMX, 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 41 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B94 NMX?

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What year was B94 NMX registered?

B94 NMX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B94 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B94 NMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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