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L371 WWV

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

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Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 WWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026
Fail 6 Mar 2026
Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,726 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024
Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,505 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 138,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019

Fuel smell under bonnet

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,166 miles

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 25 May 2017 112,244 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 109,638 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 107,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,283 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

smell of fuel under car no visable leak but tank is wet

Pass 24 May 2013 103,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 100,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 91,537 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 87,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 84,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,020 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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L371 WWV is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L371 WWV, 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 L371 WWV registered?

L371 WWV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L371 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L371 WWV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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