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L517 AFX

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 AFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 135,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 132,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 128,845 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 119,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box bracket n/s broken and centre exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,090 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 88,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,997 miles

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

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

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 27 Aug 2008 72,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,960 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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L517 AFX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 L517 AFX, 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 33 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 L517 AFX registered?

L517 AFX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L517 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 AFX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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