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L565 JOL

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,159 mi
Last recorded151,159 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 JOL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2012 151,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on sills

Pass 3 May 2011 149,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 147,290 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 145,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 143,983 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 138,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 133,149 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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L565 JOL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L565 JOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L565 JOL registered?

L565 JOL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L565 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L565 JOL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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