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L534 CPD

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,228 mi
Last recorded184,228 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL534 CPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 184,228 miles

noise from power steering.

underfloor fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 192,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 192,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 188,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 184,346 miles

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

both front and rear number plates cracked

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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L534 CPD is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L534 CPD, 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 L534 CPD registered?

L534 CPD is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L534 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L534 CPD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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