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L18 NJS

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,518 mi
Last recorded197,518 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 NJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 197,518 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres are wearing on both edges (running soft)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front radiator suppoet beam corroded badly (not structural)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 189,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 189,593 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 181,515 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 176,156 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2007 170,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jan 2007 170,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 164,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 164,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L18 NJS is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L18 NJS, 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 L18 NJS registered?

L18 NJS is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L18 NJS safe to buy?

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