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L234 VAM

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,792 mi
Last recorded174,792 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 VAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 174,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 173,968 miles

both rear brake discs becoming worn

n.s front lower ball joint hyas slight play

n.s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 171,517 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 167,674 miles

both front indicator bulbs becoming faded

both rear sumframe bushes becoming unbonded

front to rear 3 way union,brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 164,007 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 164,007 miles

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.

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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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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What year was L234 VAM registered?

L234 VAM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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