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L185 GUU

1993 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 GUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear t piece to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads on limit

rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from 'T' piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,756 miles

brake pads low

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,743 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,506 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 77,033 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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L185 GUU is a 1993 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L185 GUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L185 GUU registered?

L185 GUU is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L185 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 GUU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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