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L6 MWB

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,689 mi
Last recorded165,689 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 MWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 165,689 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front suspension joints/bushes

tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 159,738 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 159,736 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 149,420 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 149,420 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 28 May 2010 133,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 123,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 118,082 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 118,082 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2008 114,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 114,189 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 97,953 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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L6 MWB is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L6 MWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L6 MWB?

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What year was L6 MWB registered?

L6 MWB is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L6 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 MWB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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