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L424 GKL

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,885 mi
Last recorded152,885 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 GKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 152,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 152,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 148,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 143,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,604 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 134,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 134,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 128,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 123,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 118,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 118,867 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 93,816 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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L424 GKL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L424 GKL, 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 L424 GKL?

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What year was L424 GKL registered?

L424 GKL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L424 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 GKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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