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L421 LWT

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,302 mi
Last recorded175,302 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 LWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 175,302 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 175,302 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 167,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 164,411 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 164,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 154,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 154,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 141,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 122,782 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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L421 LWT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L421 LWT, 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

How do I check the history of L421 LWT?

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What year was L421 LWT registered?

L421 LWT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L421 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 LWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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