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L510 TJK

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,285 mi
Last recorded209,285 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 TJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 209,285 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 189,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 187,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,290 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 118,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front anti-roll bar link bush gaitor detached

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 10 Oct 2005 110,615 miles

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

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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L510 TJK is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red 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 L510 TJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L510 TJK registered?

L510 TJK is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L510 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 TJK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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