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L168 XHR

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 XHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 153,265 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)

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

damage to passangers side front door

fuel and brake pipes starting to rust in cars rear area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 153,265 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)

damage to passangers side front door

fuel and brake pipes starting to rust in cars rear area

Pass 7 Apr 2010 145,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front door trim insecure and damage to door

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 145,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front door trim insecure and damage to door

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 136,397 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 136,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 133,015 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 133,015 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 125,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 125,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

middle seat belt not checked back seat full

near side rear seat belt not checked back seat full

offside front tyre scrubd on outsjde edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,611 miles

Exhaust shield broken off and hanging low.

Off side rear tyre close to wear bars .

Rear brake discs are corroded .

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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L168 XHR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L168 XHR, 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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L168 XHR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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