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L191 OEX

1993 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,327 mi
Last recorded154,327 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 OEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 154,327 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner light lens is damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside door mirror is in poor condition

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both the metal fuel/brake pipes are corroded

damage/ corrosion to both outer sills

diesel smell from the engine area but unable to locate a leak. more investigation is needed

engine idle speed is poor

the brake fluid level/ pad warning light is illuminated on the dashboard

tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2014 206,690 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 206,700 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 206,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 206,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2009 196,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 196,003 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 169,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cover under engine surrounding area therefore could not check items adequateley in/around these areas

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 169,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cover under engine surrounding area therefore could not check items adequateley in/around these areas

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 136,217 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 130,442 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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L191 OEX is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L191 OEX, 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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L191 OEX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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