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L661 APK

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 APK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 123,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 123,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,716 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 99,610 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 87,550 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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L661 APK is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L661 APK, 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 L661 APK registered?

L661 APK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L661 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 APK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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