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L718 GYR

1993 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,136 mi
Last recorded135,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 GYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 135,136 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear outer cv gaiter split slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 128,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 128,627 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 120,910 miles

N/S/F lower arm rubber dust boot split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 112,501 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

knocking noise from front when driven

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,985 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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L718 GYR is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L718 GYR, 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 L718 GYR registered?

L718 GYR is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L718 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L718 GYR shows 7 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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