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L525 AFX

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,489 mi
Last recorded201,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 AFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 201,489 miles

rust to front sills front shocks slight leak n/s/r coil spring very rusty rear brake pipe rusty front tyres low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 196,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 190,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 185,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 180,485 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 176,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 176,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 165,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 159,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 143,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 138,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 132,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 132,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

fluid leak from under vehicle

signs of corrosion to fuel pipes

slight play in steering box pitman arm

water damage to rear no plate

wear in front brake discs

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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L525 AFX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L525 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 L525 AFX registered?

L525 AFX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L525 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L525 AFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L525 AFX have outstanding finance?

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