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L666 ANO

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,770 mi
Last recorded123,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 ANO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 121,995 miles

Both front wings insecure at bottom

Pass 30 Dec 2023 121,253 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,940 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 108,847 miles

Both front wings insecure at bottom

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 108,847 miles

Both front wings insecure at bottom

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,747 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all discs and pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,747 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all discs and pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,335 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm,minor age cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Corrosion to the sill and jacking point.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Corrosion to the sill and jacking point.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outer sill corroding by jacking point.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s outer sill corroding by jacking point.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,362 miles

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,590 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,251 miles

n/s and o/s front floor pan "grommets" insecure, but as manufacturers build.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,865 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)

off side rear tyre has puncture outside off repair zone

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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L666 ANO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L666 ANO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L666 ANO registered?

L666 ANO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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