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L273 OMV

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,262 mi
Last recorded191,262 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 OMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 191,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 174,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 174,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 157,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 157,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 18 Feb 2006 138,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 138,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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L273 OMV is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L273 OMV, 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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What year was L273 OMV registered?

L273 OMV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L273 OMV safe to buy?

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