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L637 FTG

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL637 FTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 128,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,881 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

exhaust mountings very poor condition

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,243 miles

air bag lamp is slow going out

Fail 23 Jul 2013 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

air bag lamp is slow going out

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,816 miles

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

corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 108,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f outer flasher lens cracked

rear fuel pipes rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,321 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan

n/s/f outer flasher lens cracked

rear fuel pipes rusted

Fail 26 Jul 2011 100,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag light on

under side very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,625 miles

n/s/f bumber loose

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre very soon worn inner edge

o/s/r rubber petrol pipe cracking

power steering pipes n/s/f damp

Fail 16 Aug 2010 93,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bumber loose

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre very soon worn inner edge

o/s/r rubber petrol pipe cracking

power steering pipes n/s/f damp

Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,037 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

slight damage to near side front indicator lens

Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

slight damage to near side front indicator lens

Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,941 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,983 miles

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

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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L637 FTG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L637 FTG, 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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L637 FTG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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