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L162 GVM

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,519 mi
Last recorded137,519 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 GVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 137,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,695 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 132,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 132,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 132,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension soft

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 132,091 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward sub-frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability connecting link. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3x windscreen repairs to minor marks.

Exhaust mounting defective rear box/inner, mounting split and bracket insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective to front pipes,from gear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring lightly coated corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward rear sub-frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded surface.

Offside Front shock-absorber limited damping effect.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advised park brake lever approaching reserve travel limit.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly worn inside,.

slight oil leak at diff. and rear of engine.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,621 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 126,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,880 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 121,722 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 121,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 118,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 118,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advised-3 x fuel pipes have surface corrosion started.Advised to replace.

Advised-struggled to pass emission test but, but passed after prolonged warm -up.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,715 miles

ADVISED-FUEL PIPES HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,636 miles

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

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

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

cuts in tred on passanger rear tyre

rear centre exhaust rubbers worn

rear pitman link arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,783 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all brake pipes visible at test.

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

OSF outer rim damaged

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

Play/wear in ball joints.

Play/wear in rear wishbone rubbers.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 102,535 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all brake pipes visible at test.

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

OSF outer rim damaged

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

Play/wear in ball joints.

Play/wear in rear wishbone rubbers.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 95,874 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 87,841 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L162 GVM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L162 GVM, 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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L162 GVM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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