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L526 YGV

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,467 mi
Last recorded162,467 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 YGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 160,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 158,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 151,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 146,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 141,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 141,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 126,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 120,656 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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L526 YGV is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L526 YGV, 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.

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What year was L526 YGV registered?

L526 YGV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L526 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 YGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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