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L655 VMR

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,830 mi
Last recorded235,830 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 VMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 235,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 235,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

damadge to wind screen

front ball joint rubbers in poor condition

fuel lines in poor condition

n/s front steelbrake pipe in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

rear steelbrake pipe in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 223,768 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 223,763 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 212,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 212,093 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear subframe outer bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2007 200,450 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 200,440 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel lines corroded

n/s s/absr in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2006 187,451 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 187,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L655 VMR is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L655 VMR, 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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What year was L655 VMR registered?

L655 VMR is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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