MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear subframe bushs deteriorated
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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?
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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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