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L104 MTV

1993 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,392 mi
Last recorded159,392 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 MTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 159,392 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)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 159,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 157,379 miles

rear metal brakepipe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 157,379 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear metal brakepipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 153,690 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes corodded at rear

Fail 26 Nov 2008 153,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes corodded at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2007 149,833 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 149,830 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 143,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 143,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 131,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 131,288 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L104 MTV is a 1993 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L104 MTV, 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.

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What year was L104 MTV registered?

L104 MTV is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L104 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 MTV shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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