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L116 JHM

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 JHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,939 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 64,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers appear weak and have poor damping effect.

nearside rear axle carrier bush perished

offside front shock absorber appears to be leaking.

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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L116 JHM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L116 JHM, 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 L116 JHM registered?

L116 JHM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 1993.

Is L116 JHM safe to buy?

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