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L121 HGM

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,274 mi
Last recorded173,274 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 HGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 173,274 miles

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

front pads low

nearside mirror broken

Fail 17 Sep 2007 173,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 163,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Wiper linkage worn. O/S/ rear brake sensor wire fouling raod wheel. Rear self leveling pipes corroding.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 163,673 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L121 HGM is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L121 HGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L121 HGM registered?

L121 HGM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L121 HGM safe to buy?

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