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L249 KDP

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,976 mi
Last recorded19,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 KDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,976 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2008 192,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 184,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 175,639 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 106,670 miles

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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L249 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L249 KDP, 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 L249 KDP registered?

L249 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L249 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 KDP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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