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L664 WYJ

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,256 mi
Last recorded111,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 WYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 111,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 108,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,930 miles

Both front outer steering track rod ends have play.

Centre exhaust hangers cracking.

N/s/r hand brake effort low.

Rear sections of main metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,201 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

rear brake pads on the limit

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,961 miles

slight corrosion to front/rear brake pipes †rear pads getting low †outer wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,225 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower arm outer ball joint †slight blow from rear silencer †slight corrosion to front /rear brake and fuel pipes †chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2006 80,225 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s/f lower arm outer ball joint †slight blow from rear silencer †slight corrosion to front /rear brake and fuel pipes †chips in windscreen

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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L664 WYJ is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L664 WYJ, 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 L664 WYJ registered?

L664 WYJ is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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