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L52 GYY

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,764 mi
Last recorded173,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 GYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 173,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 173,743 miles

Anti roll bar bushes worn

Brake pipes and brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 173,743 miles

Anti roll bar bushes worn

Brake pipes and brake discs corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 173,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 173,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 173,597 miles

offside front shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2007 173,478 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 173,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 167,589 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 167,575 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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L52 GYY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L52 GYY, 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 L52 GYY registered?

L52 GYY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L52 GYY safe to buy?

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