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L24 TEU

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 TEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,453 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2025 116,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 115,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 115,225 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 114,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 113,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 113,495 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 105,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,985 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,051 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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L24 TEU is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L24 TEU, 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 L24 TEU registered?

L24 TEU is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L24 TEU safe to buy?

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