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L390 JOM

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 JOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,446 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 101,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 101,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 94,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 91,289 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 85,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 85,703 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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L390 JOM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L390 JOM, 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 L390 JOM registered?

L390 JOM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L390 JOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L390 JOM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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