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L415 WBY

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,110 mi
Last recorded132,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 WBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,110 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 131,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 119,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 115,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 112,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,794 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,516 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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L415 WBY is a 1994 BMW 525 in White 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 L415 WBY, 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 L415 WBY registered?

L415 WBY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L415 WBY safe to buy?

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