MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both front door step/sill panels
corrosion to o/s/r door step/sill panel
damage and slight corrosion to n/s outer sill
engine oil on minimum
front windscreen starting to delaminate
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder
rear axle mounting bushes split and worn
slight play in steering mechanism
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both front door step/sill panels
corrosion to o/s/r door step/sill panel
damage and slight corrosion to n/s outer sill
engine oil on minimum
front windscreen starting to delaminate
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder
rear axle mounting bushes split and worn
slight play in steering mechanism
Both rear shock absorbers starting to loose fluid.
Both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low.
O/s/r bumper corner loose.
Play in o/s/r pitman arm.
Rear exhaust hangers poor, n/s/r hanger missing.
Windscreen cracked in n/s/ lower corner and chipped in swept area.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L61 VBY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L61 VBY, 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 L61 VBY registered?
L61 VBY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1994.
Is L61 VBY safe to buy?
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