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L274 KDP

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 KDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,286 miles

Slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp level system not working

propshaft rubber joint deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp level system not working

propshaft rubber joint deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 69,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,835 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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L274 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L274 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 L274 KDP registered?

L274 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L274 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 KDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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