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L519 LPY

1993 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,090 mi
Last recorded210,090 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL519 LPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 210,090 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 210,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 201,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,588 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 196,588 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 188,662 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 181,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 172,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 172,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 163,252 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 160,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 160,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 153,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 153,932 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 151,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 140,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 133,324 miles

Nearside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 120,894 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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L519 LPY is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L519 LPY, 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.

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L519 LPY is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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