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L654 HNM

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,988 mi
Last recorded194,988 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 HNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 194,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wings are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear has corrosion on the inner wheel arch not structual

Offside Front headlamp is cracked

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2018 191,956 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 191,953 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 186,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 183,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 179,832 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Customer had show reg plates in car

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2014 172,550 miles

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 7 Jul 2014 172,544 miles

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

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 18 Jun 2013 165,341 miles

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

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

corrosion fuel pipes

slight blow in exhaust

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 157,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 150,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 143,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 137,524 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

full pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 137,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

full pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2007 130,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 130,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 122,752 miles

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

Oil leak

full plastic engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2005 113,886 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic engine undertray fitted

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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L654 HNM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L654 HNM, 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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L654 HNM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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