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L398 RMH

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,031 mi
Last recorded151,031 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 RMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 151,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 141,208 miles

fuel hose at filter cracked

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

offside and nearside front track control arm bushes are worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 132,208 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

offside front backward track control arm bush is splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2007 124,916 miles

front tyre treads are worn on the outside edges

fuel pipe at the rear corroded

offside front shock absorber is damp

offside front, rear track control arm inner bush is starting to split

offside rear tyre tread is worn low on the inside edge and is slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2006 115,292 miles

boot lid damaged

engine oil leak

fuel pipes under floor corroded

headlamp aim on lowest limit

nearside washer is poor

offside front tie bar bush worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering joints

steering box damp

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2005 106,796 miles

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

fuel pipes under floor corroded

offside front tie bar rear bush worn

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

slight steering box oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2005 106,668 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes under floor corroded

offside front tie bar rear bush is worn

partial inspection of nearside rear seat only (child seat fitted)

rear brake pipe to offside rear corroded

slight steering box oil leak

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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L398 RMH is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L398 RMH, 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 L398 RMH registered?

L398 RMH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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