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L432 DPM

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,364 mi
Last recorded127,364 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL432 DPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,364 miles

All brake pipes starting to corroded (except rears)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fuel lines corroded

Some rear suspension compnents - bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Aug 2007 124,472 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front wheels your vehicle has only just met front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fuel lines corroded

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

Some rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Aug 2007 124,466 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fuel lines corroded

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

Some rear suspension components - bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Aug 2006 121,230 miles

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded

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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L432 DPM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L432 DPM, 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 L432 DPM registered?

L432 DPM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L432 DPM safe to buy?

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