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L744 HWL

1993 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,646 mi
Last recorded31,646 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 HWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 146,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008
Pass 4 Dec 2006 236,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 220,505 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 220,497 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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L744 HWL is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L744 HWL, 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 L744 HWL registered?

L744 HWL is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L744 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L744 HWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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