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L522 SAV

1994 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,468 mi
Last recorded164,468 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 SAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 May 2010 164,468 miles

Exhaust to gearbox mount corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2009 163,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 160,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 154,443 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 149,403 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link in poor condition.

O/S/F headlamp cracked but not holed.

Transmission ATF oil leak from radiator area.

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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L522 SAV is a 1994 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L522 SAV, 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 L522 SAV registered?

L522 SAV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L522 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 SAV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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