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L251 KDP

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

176,992 mi
Last recorded176,992 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 KDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 176,992 miles

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear sill to floors slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

front spring plattforms slightly corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside front tyre on legal limit on innjer edge

rear floor slightly corroded

repairs very heavily undersealed

slight play in steering box

warning light on dash

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Oct 2009 176,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear sill to floors slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

front spring plattforms slightly corroded

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside front tyre on legal limit on innjer edge

rear floor slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

warning light on dash

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Sep 2008 169,796 miles

both outersills require attention soon

horn becoming less powerfull requires replacement shortly

rear exhaust section requires attention soon (rattling)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front sill to floors split not in perscribed area

both rear sill to floors starting to split

slight play in offside front steering idler

various panels heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2008 169,447 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

4 rear rose tyre axle bushes worn and rusty

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 163,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

horn just passable - requires attention

Fail 30 Apr 2007 162,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

horn just passable - requires attention

Pass 25 May 2006 150,432 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 150,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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L251 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L251 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.

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L251 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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