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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.
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))
brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
brake pipes corroded
front discs corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
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
both rear tyres on 2mm
brake pipes corroded
offside front shock leaking
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Both sills have rott
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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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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