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L735 JJH

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

199,183 mi
Last recorded199,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 JJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 199,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 198,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 197,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 196,284 miles

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

small chip in screen

Pass 18 Jun 2020 194,925 miles

all jacking points rusty

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

small chip windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2019 193,132 miles

All 4 Jacking points corroded

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2018 190,726 miles

NSF & OSF jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Jun 2017 187,627 miles

Jacking points corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 187,627 miles

Jacking points corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 183,899 miles

NSF Jacking point corroded

OSF Jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 183,886 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

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

NSF Jacking point corroded

OSF Jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 180,495 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front jacking points rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 177,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 174,314 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 171,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 167,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 167,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 159,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 143,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 136,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 126,353 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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L735 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 L735 JJH, 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 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L735 JJH registered?

L735 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L735 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L735 JJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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