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L634 DFD

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL634 DFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 159,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged osf flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened osr subframe bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

tyres cut. brake pipe corroded , underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,233 miles

Nearside Front steering intermediate drop arm has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 154,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front steering intermediate drop arm has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,416 miles

slight play in nearside front lowerrear susp arm ball joint

Fail 18 May 2015 151,148 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 149,302 miles

underbody corroded, brake pipes underseald, fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 149,256 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 149,225 miles

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 147,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

over sill covers fitted not allowing full inspction of sills

Fail 27 Mar 2013 147,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

over sill covers fitted not allowing full inspction of sills

Pass 26 Mar 2012 144,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hand brake reqires adjustment

Fail 23 Mar 2012 144,544 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,540 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 141,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 137,312 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 137,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

side skirts fitted... underbody corroded.. brake pipes underseald... play in rear bushes... all suspention bushes worn.. play in front bottom arms

Pass 27 Mar 2009 129,461 miles

engine very noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2008 122,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 107,900 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L634 DFD is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L634 DFD, 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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L634 DFD is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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