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GLA 533S

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,732 mi
Last recorded138,732 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLA 533S
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 131,295 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011
Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 111,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 107,974 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT GATTOR SPLIT

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2006 104,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 101,000 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 101,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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GLA 533S is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GLA 533S, 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 GLA 533S registered?

GLA 533S is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is GLA 533S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLA 533S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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