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L711 PME

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,197 mi
Last recorded148,197 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL711 PME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 148,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 145,406 miles

all exhaust mountings worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 5 May 2011 145,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

all exhaust mountings worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 141,831 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r lens broken

slight play o/s/f rollbar link

Pass 20 Mar 2009 133,591 miles

wiper blades perished

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear fog light lens cracked

slight perishing to front tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2008 125,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 115,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres 1.6 mm

Pass 21 Feb 2006 108,349 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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L711 PME is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L711 PME, 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 L711 PME registered?

L711 PME is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L711 PME safe to buy?

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