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C19 MJG

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,978 mi
Last recorded113,978 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 MJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 113,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,711 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 110,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,642 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 109,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 108,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 107,087 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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C19 MJG is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C19 MJG, 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 C19 MJG registered?

C19 MJG is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C19 MJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 MJG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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