MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel pipes corroded
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?
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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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