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L445 FPK

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,186 mi
Last recorded162,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL445 FPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 162,186 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 162,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 152,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 145,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,578 miles

wear in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2007 137,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear in steering

Pass 25 Jul 2006 127,333 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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L445 FPK is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L445 FPK, 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 L445 FPK registered?

L445 FPK is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 1994.

Is L445 FPK safe to buy?

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