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L363 LBL

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,229 mi
Last recorded159,229 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 LBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 159,229 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 159,220 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 145,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 145,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 131,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 131,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 114,631 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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L363 LBL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L363 LBL, 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 L363 LBL registered?

L363 LBL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 1994.

Is L363 LBL safe to buy?

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