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L264 UPO

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL264 UPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes smeared in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front shocks very weak

o/s/f drag link boot perished

Fail 15 Jan 2016 146,344 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking by inlet manifold (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes smeared in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front shocks very weak

o/s/f drag link boot perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,131 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 145,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes smeared in grease

n/s/f shock absorber very weak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,977 miles

slight play in top steering column bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2012 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in top steering column bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,506 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,419 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 117,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,494 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,075 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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L264 UPO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L264 UPO, 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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L264 UPO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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