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L653 WCS

1993 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,983 mi
Last recorded129,983 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 WCS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 129,983 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 129,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,306 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 109,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 62,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 58,052 miles

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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L653 WCS is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L653 WCS, 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 33 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L653 WCS registered?

L653 WCS is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L653 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L653 WCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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