MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn
exhaust centre mounts in poor condition
front number plate cracked
nearside rear seat belt buckel slightly sticky
rear brake regulator damp
screw in offside rear tyre
wiper blades in poor conditoin
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
freeplay at steering wheel
front number plate cracked
nearside handbrake effort low
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
play in steering joints
stone chip and crack in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
free play at steering wheel
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
rear brake pads worn very low
stone chip in front screen
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L553 HMO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L553 HMO, 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 L553 HMO registered?
L553 HMO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 1994.
Is L553 HMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L553 HMO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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