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BMZ 525

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 152,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,456 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (Inner Sills) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,281 miles

Central exhaust rubber split

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,188 miles

Offside handbrake perfomance slightly low

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,349 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,881 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 78,485 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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BMZ 525 is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BMZ 525, 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

How do I check the history of BMZ 525?

You can check the full history of BMZ 525 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BMZ 525 registered?

BMZ 525 is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is BMZ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 525 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMZ 525 have outstanding finance?

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