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L155 KRX

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,835 mi
Last recorded176,835 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 KRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 176,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet stiff to open

Fail 26 Nov 2012 176,827 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 16 Nov 2011 172,091 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded in places

sills showing signs of corrosion offside and nearside by front jacking points

Pass 12 Nov 2010 167,888 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 160,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 157,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 138,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 134,300 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 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black 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 L155 KRX, 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 L155 KRX registered?

L155 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L155 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L155 KRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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