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L480 KVR

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 KVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 142,052 miles

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,055 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly rusty.

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)

Rear outer sidelights not working.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 134,063 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread.

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm.

Small blow from centre exhaust system.

Stonechip in offside lower corner of windscreen.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 130,448 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 130,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow centre box

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,971 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 116,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L480 KVR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol 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 L480 KVR, 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 L480 KVR registered?

L480 KVR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L480 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 KVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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