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L726 CPM

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 CPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 142,578 miles

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

slight judder in both rear brakes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

various welded patches on sills

Pass 1 Jun 2010 136,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to the limit

diesel pump appears damp

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyres cracking on tread

slight corrosion to both lower door sills

Fail 1 Jun 2010 136,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres close to the limit

diesel pump appears damp

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyres cracking on tread

slight corrosion to both lower door sills

Pass 18 Jun 2009 130,795 miles

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

both front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored

both front lower door sills corrosion

brake pads warning light on

fuel cap cover slight damage

n/s/f tyre pressure low

slight blow in rear pipe exhaust

slightg corrotion on rear doors and off side lower door sill

Fail 15 Jun 2009 130,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored

both front lower door sills corrosion

brake pads warning light on

fuel cap cover slight damage

n/s/f tyre pressure low

slight blow in rear pipe exhaust

slightg corrotion on rear doors and off side lower door sill

Pass 22 Dec 2007 121,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 105,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 97,741 miles

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

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

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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L726 CPM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L726 CPM, 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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L726 CPM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 1993.

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