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L609 OUA

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 OUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,545 miles

front brake pads approx 60 percent worn

rear subframe bushes splitting/worn

Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads approx 60 percent worn

rear subframe bushes splitting/worn

Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,887 miles

ALL REAR PIPES RUSTY

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISPLACED

EMISSIONS ON LAMNDA LIMIT,READINGS VARIED INTO CORRECT MEASUREMENT,,, REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

FRONT FLEX PIES STARTING TO CRACK

FRONT INNER METAL PIPES RUSTY

POWER STEERING BELT IN POOR CONDITION

SMALL SPLIT N/S WIPER

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,883 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 89,883 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 87,359 miles

KNOCKING ON FRONT SUSPENSION

LAMBDA READING ON LIMIT, CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT BLOW

SMALL SPLITS BOTH WIPERS

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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L609 OUA is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 L609 OUA, 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 L609 OUA registered?

L609 OUA is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L609 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L609 OUA 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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