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L236 WBJ

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 139,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 125,836 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 125,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2007 120,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle box exhaust heavly corroded

n/s/r tyre wsorn in middle low tread+starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn in middle low tead

oil leak

rear axle front bushes starting to detorate

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windsreen chipped

Fail 27 Oct 2007 120,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle box exhaust heavly corroded

n/s/r tyre wsorn in middle low tread+starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn in middle low tead

oil leak

rear axle front bushes starting to detorate

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windsreen chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2005 106,515 miles

n/s/r handbrake poor (just good enough for mot)

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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L236 WBJ is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L236 WBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L236 WBJ registered?

L236 WBJ is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 1993.

Is L236 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 WBJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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