MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake pipes heavily greased
rear silencer deteriourated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all brake pipes heavily greased
rear silencer deteriourated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes undersealed and greased
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
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
underside corroding in various places
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
rear exhaust box corroding
rear brake pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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