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L12 DBS

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DBS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 147,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 147,213 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 138,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 104,256 miles

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

front number plate cracked

oil cooler front of radiator oily and leaking?

rear axle beam main bushes separating

rear meatl brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2005 99,231 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

rear num ber plate poor

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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L12 DBS is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L12 DBS, 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 L12 DBS registered?

L12 DBS is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L12 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 DBS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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