MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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L716 PME is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L716 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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L716 PME is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 1993.
Is L716 PME safe to buy?
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