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L617 FFR

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,442 mi
Last recorded195,442 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 FFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 195,442 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point / floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point / floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

both front wiper blades worn

offside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

offside front wing excessively corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 196,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 24 Jul 2015 196,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 197,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside outer sill corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Jul 2014 191,940 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside outer sill corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 197,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 197,081 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 11 May 2012 195,898 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic shroud missing

srs light staying on

Fail 11 May 2012 195,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic shroud missing

srs light staying on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 194,911 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

outer sill/floor weak at jacking points

rear brake discs starting to pitt and deteriate

Pass 6 May 2010 193,773 miles

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing broken

Pass 22 Apr 2009 192,696 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 192,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 190,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 187,615 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 174,512 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2006 174,502 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L617 FFR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L617 FFR, 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 L617 FFR registered?

L617 FFR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L617 FFR safe to buy?

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