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L131 WLN

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

259,134 mi
Last recorded259,134 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 WLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 259,134 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise ait bag light on

front to rear fuel pipe corroded not leaking

n/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

wipers starting to smear and arm touching bonnet

Fail 2 Feb 2013 259,134 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

advise ait bag light on

front to rear fuel pipe corroded not leaking

n/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

wipers starting to smear and arm touching bonnet

Pass 4 Feb 2012 249,806 miles

Oil leak

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

advise air bag warning lamp on

wipers judder

Pass 15 Feb 2011 239,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 229,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

front brake discs worn and surface corossion

Pass 14 Feb 2009 220,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 211,068 miles

o/s/f outter headlamp stone damage beam ok

Pass 1 Mar 2007 201,357 miles

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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L131 WLN is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L131 WLN, 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 L131 WLN registered?

L131 WLN is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L131 WLN safe to buy?

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