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L561 HMO

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,422 mi
Last recorded164,422 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 HMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 164,422 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND POWER STEERING PIPES UNDERSEALED

some scratchs on screen

wipers hiting bonnet

Fail 10 Aug 2010 164,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND POWER STEERING PIPES UNDERSEALED

some scratchs on screen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 163,292 miles

both front top strut bushes worn and noisy

brake pipes rusted

fuel pipes rusted

halo scratch on wind screen

Fail 6 Aug 2009 163,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front top strut bushes worn and noisy

brake pipes rusted

fuel pipes rusted

halo scratch on wind screen

Pass 22 Aug 2008 162,327 miles

driver's seat belt has slight nick in webbing

exhaust system in poor condition in places

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake performamnce slightly imbalanced

play detected at steering wheel at maximum tolerance

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

upper steering column coupling has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2008 162,327 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

driver's seat belt has slight nick in webbing

exhaust system in poor condition in places

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake performamnce slightly imbalanced

play detected at steering wheel at maximum tolerance

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

upper steering column coupling has slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2008 162,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper arm broken

o/s/f window regulator broken

Pass 2 Jul 2007 144,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 119,920 miles

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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L561 HMO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L561 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 L561 HMO registered?

L561 HMO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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