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L136 HVU

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 HVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 122,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 120,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 119,146 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 119,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 114,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 114,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,115 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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L136 HVU is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L136 HVU, 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.

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What year was L136 HVU registered?

L136 HVU is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L136 HVU safe to buy?

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