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L231 DUK

1993 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 DUK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2025

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rad support corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2024 213,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front rad support corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 213,373 miles

brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 213,102 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO T JUNCTION CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 2 May 2017 212,839 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

brake pipes corroded

offside front shock leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2017 209,834 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 5 Jan 2017 205,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2016 207,856 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO T JUNCTION CORRODED

Fail 7 Jan 2016 207,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO T JUNCTION CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2015 205,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 205,744 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 195,471 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 195,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 192,166 miles

Both sills have rott

Fail 12 Oct 2012 192,156 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sills have rott

Pass 20 Oct 2011 182,314 miles

Both sills have rott

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 171,703 miles

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

Offside sill has slight rott

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 153,806 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 151,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 149,553 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 147,711 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 169,639 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 168,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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L231 DUK is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L231 DUK, 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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L231 DUK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 1993.

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