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L367 FGM

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL367 FGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 131,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,366 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 127,366 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 125,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 125,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 121,792 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 121,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,241 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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L367 FGM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L367 FGM, 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 L367 FGM registered?

L367 FGM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L367 FGM safe to buy?

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