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L778 TPN

1993 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,345 mi
Last recorded233,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 TPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 233,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 229,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 224,600 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 220,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 215,395 miles

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

slighjt corrosion on outer sill . offside front

Fail 5 Feb 2010 215,395 miles

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

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

slighjt corrosion on outer sill . offside front

Pass 24 Jan 2009 210,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 210,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 205,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 195,733 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 186,009 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 186,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L778 TPN is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L778 TPN, 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 L778 TPN registered?

L778 TPN is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L778 TPN safe to buy?

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