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L165 JHM

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,357 mi
Last recorded194,357 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 JHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 194,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 185,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 181,483 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 181,483 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 179,007 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 177,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 177,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 176,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 176,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 175,349 miles

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

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

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

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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L165 JHM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L165 JHM, 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 L165 JHM registered?

L165 JHM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L165 JHM safe to buy?

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