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L541 OSF

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,658 mi
Last recorded64,658 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 OSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,658 miles

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,126 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 63,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 60,914 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 60,914 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 59,198 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear subframe bushs deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,400 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,957 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering box freeplay approaching excess.

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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L541 OSF is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L541 OSF, 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.

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What year was L541 OSF registered?

L541 OSF is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L541 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L541 OSF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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