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L176 GND

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 GND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 116,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,931 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,931 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 105,279 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 105,279 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalst test to be carried out on time of re test

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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L176 GND is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L176 GND, 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 L176 GND registered?

L176 GND is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L176 GND safe to buy?

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