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L463 PAR

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL463 PAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 999,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 999,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine slightly rough at idle

mileage not legible on lcd screen

Pass 21 Apr 2010

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 147,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 178,433 miles

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

all brake pads poss low

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2005 174,489 miles

all pads poss low †o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge=2mm †n/s outer sill scraped †o/s/f door check strap loose and noisey †

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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L463 PAR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L463 PAR, 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 L463 PAR registered?

L463 PAR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L463 PAR safe to buy?

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