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L230 NHJ

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,409 mi
Last recorded157,409 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 157,409 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

rear silencer deteriourated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 157,407 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

rear silencer deteriourated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 151,675 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed and greased

Pass 24 Sep 2012 147,143 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pipes covered in grease making inspection difficult

rear suspension fluid pipes corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2012 147,115 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear suspension fluid pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,544 miles

underside corroding in various places

Pass 18 Sep 2010 138,878 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s front tyre close to limit

number plate lights dim

o/s inner wing repaired to a poor standard

o/s rear outes sill starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

underside starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2009 135,167 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 135,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2008 132,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 129,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 129,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 126,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres cracking †front and rear brake pads low †

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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L230 NHJ is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L230 NHJ, 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 L230 NHJ registered?

L230 NHJ is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L230 NHJ safe to buy?

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