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L631 PNW

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,704 mi
Last recorded201,704 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL631 PNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 201,704 miles

all brake pipes corroded

centre steering arm joint has slight play

front number plate deteriorated

nsf & osf chassis corroded

nsf & osf shock absorbers light misting

nsf seat belt mouldy

nsr light lense cracked

rear wiper blade bent

Fail 24 Nov 2009 201,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroded

centre steering arm joint has slight play

front number plate deteriorated

nsf & osf chassis corroded

nsf & osf shock absorbers light misting

nsf seat belt mouldy

nsr light lense cracked

rear wiper blade bent

Pass 10 Mar 2008 122,068 miles

near side light damaged

slight corrosion to front floor/sills

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2008 122,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near-side and off-side front floors/sills slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage near-ide rear lamp lense.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

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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L631 PNW is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L631 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 L631 PNW registered?

L631 PNW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L631 PNW safe to buy?

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