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L623 FWO

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,025 mi
Last recorded228,025 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 FWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 228,025 miles

n/s tyres on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 214,171 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 213,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 213,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear seat base insecure

rear subframe bushes deteriating

slight corrossion to brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2007 213,270 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seat base insecure

rear subframe bushes deteriating

slight corrossion to brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2006 212,313 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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L623 FWO is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel 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 L623 FWO, 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 L623 FWO registered?

L623 FWO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L623 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L623 FWO 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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