MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,549 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L788 GKJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L788 GKJ, 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 L788 GKJ registered?
L788 GKJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 1994.
Is L788 GKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L788 GKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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