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L628 PNW

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL628 PNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,836 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 42,640 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 39,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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L628 PNW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L628 PNW, 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 L628 PNW registered?

L628 PNW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L628 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L628 PNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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