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L137 WGA

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2005
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 WGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2005 153,345 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Catalytic convertor rattling

Nail in offside and nearside front tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot struts defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre defective

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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L137 WGA is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 L137 WGA, 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 L137 WGA registered?

L137 WGA is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L137 WGA safe to buy?

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