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L235 GOV

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 GOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010
Fail 27 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 247,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 241,263 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PADS ARE LOW

FUEL AND BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 8 Jul 2008 247,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PADS LOW

FUEL AND BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 3 Jul 2007 227,192 miles

nsf seat belt buckel casing missing belt works fine as does buckel

play in osf anti roll bar link rod

slight leak nsf shock

under tray hanging down

Pass 22 Jun 2006 210,964 miles

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN

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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L235 GOV is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 L235 GOV, 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 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L235 GOV registered?

L235 GOV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L235 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L235 GOV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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