MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,792 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system slightly corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear brake discs becoming worn
n.s front lower ball joint hyas slight play
n.s wiper blade split
fuel lines corroded
both front indicator bulbs becoming faded
both rear sumframe bushes becoming unbonded
front to rear 3 way union,brake pipe becoming corroded
Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.
Both wipers slightly smeary.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from O/S of engine.
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.
Both wipers slightly smeary.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from O/S of engine.
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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L234 VAM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 L234 VAM, 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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L234 VAM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 1993.
Is L234 VAM safe to buy?
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