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L155 KEW

1993 BMW 525

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,374 mi
Last recorded164,374 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 KEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 164,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 145,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 111,301 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 91,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 91,731 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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L155 KEW is a 1993 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L155 KEW, 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.

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What year was L155 KEW registered?

L155 KEW is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L155 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L155 KEW 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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