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L158 KRX

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 KRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,829 miles

slight wear in steering arms

under guards fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak under engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight wear in steering arms

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,545 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,383 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,383 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,809 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,928 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,140 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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L158 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L158 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 L158 KRX registered?

L158 KRX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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