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L758 LNF

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL758 LNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,888 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,377 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,177 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

rear discs pitted on pad surface

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,494 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,646 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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L758 LNF is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L758 LNF, 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.

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What year was L758 LNF registered?

L758 LNF is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L758 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L758 LNF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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