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L115 NSO

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL115 NSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 73,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,480 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,963 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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L115 NSO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L115 NSO, 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 L115 NSO registered?

L115 NSO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L115 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L115 NSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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