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L468 KDP

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 KDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 133,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,758 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 104,502 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 104,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,158 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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L468 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L468 KDP, 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 L468 KDP registered?

L468 KDP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L468 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L468 KDP shows 6 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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