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L114 KRX

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 KRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 147,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in steering.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 144,577 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

h/brake adjustment

Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 142,429 miles

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

o/s wiper starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2007 139,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

some damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 10 Apr 2006 137,700 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 137,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leak

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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L114 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L114 KRX, 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.

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What year was L114 KRX registered?

L114 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L114 KRX safe to buy?

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