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L3 MGH

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,605 mi
Last recorded198,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 198,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 198,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 197,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 196,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 195,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 191,454 miles

ENGINE CHANGE FROM DIESEL TO PETROL.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 222,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 222,045 miles

Oil Leak, lower engine

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills round jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 221,429 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear fuel pipes rusty (7.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 212,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper spring (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper spring (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper spring (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper spring (3.5.1j)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear fuel pipes rusty (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust mount perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2014

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012
Pass 24 Nov 2007 205,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 194,654 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 186,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L3 MGH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L3 MGH, 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 L3 MGH registered?

L3 MGH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L3 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 MGH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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