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L214 FTT

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 FTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 182,953 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt stork outer casing damaged but still works o.k

nearside front sidelight slightly dull

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

slight dampness inside nearside inner headlamp lens

surface corrosion to underbody and all suspension components in places (vehicle has been stood for a period of time)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 178,246 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel lines corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 178,246 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel lines corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 171,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill dented

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fuel pipes corroded above rear axle

Pass 16 Sep 2005 161,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2005 161,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes 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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L214 FTT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L214 FTT, 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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L214 FTT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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