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L705 LFR

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 LFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,918 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 129,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 124,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 124,805 miles

1.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 2.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,340 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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L705 LFR is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L705 LFR, 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 L705 LFR registered?

L705 LFR is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L705 LFR safe to buy?

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