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L782 WAP

1994 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,507 mi
Last recorded171,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 WAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 171,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

S R S warning light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2014 171,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

S R S warning light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2013 166,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

S R S light notworking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 166,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust mount deteriorated

suspension pipes corroded

wet conditions

Fail 28 Dec 2012 160,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust mount deteriorated

suspension pipes corroded

wet conditions

Pass 10 Dec 2011 155,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 150,074 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 150,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 144,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 138,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 138,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 134,215 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 129,863 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 125,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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L782 WAP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L782 WAP, 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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L782 WAP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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