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L621 FTG

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,682 mi
Last recorded190,682 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 FTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 190,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on nearside sill

corrosion on offside front sill

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

sligfht play in rear axel bushes

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Feb 2012 178,275 miles

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

exhaust mount split

exhaust split

fuel pipe pitted

n/s aim low

n/s and o/s sill damaged

n/s front anti roll link arm worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 162,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in o/s front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 150,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 140,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 138,644 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 138,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 134,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 133,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipes corroding advise clean up and grease.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 126,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 126,355 miles

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

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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L621 FTG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L621 FTG, 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 L621 FTG registered?

L621 FTG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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