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L76 JVP

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,273 mi
Last recorded200,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 JVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 200,273 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 200,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 194,285 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 187,809 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 187,809 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 184,063 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 184,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 177,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 172,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 172,058 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 165,283 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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L76 JVP is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L76 JVP, 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 L76 JVP registered?

L76 JVP is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L76 JVP safe to buy?

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