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L636 MGX

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

267,812 mi
Last recorded267,812 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 MGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2009 267,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 213,744 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 234,580 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smell of fuel under bonnet and under vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 211,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 211,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front No plate is cracked

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil below minimum

o/s/r seat belt stalk is damaged/ broken

o/s/r tail lamp is dim

Pass 19 Dec 2006 193,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 176,288 miles

all 4 tyre treads low

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear subframe bushes weak

front pads getting low

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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L636 MGX is a 1994 BMW 525 in White 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 L636 MGX, 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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L636 MGX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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