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L804 AKO

1993 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 AKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advance movement in n/s/f outer lower arm outer ball joint just passed at time of test needs attention asap

damapness around power steering pump and pipes

front and rera suspension rubbers age cracking

front coil springs corroded

heavy dampness around o/s/f shock needs attention

metal fuel pipes corroded

movment in steering system

rear meatl brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,205 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advance movement in n/s/f outer lower arm outer ball joint just passed at time of test needs attention asap

damapness around power steering pump and pipes

front and rera suspension rubbers age cracking

front coil springs corroded

heavy dampness around o/s/f shock needs attention

metal fuel pipes corroded

movment in steering system

rear meatl brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,362 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers poor

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers poor

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,340 miles

rear discs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both rear beam bushes worn

brake fuild low

corrosion to sills

fuel pipes corroded

slight movement in steering system

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,092 miles

advance freeplay felt at steering wheel

brake fluid level on mimimum mark

rear discs corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2009 87,977 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses age cracking

slight play in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2009 87,977 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake hoses age cracking

slight play in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,084 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,224 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Oct 2006 58,275 miles

Centre brake light L.E.D.S poor?

Engine idle speed poor??

N/S/F Engine mount poor condition?

N/S/F Tyre has cut in sidewall??

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 58,275 miles

Centre brake light L.E.D.S poor?

Engine idle speed poor??

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F Engine mount poor condition?

N/S/F Tyre has cut in sidewall??

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 53,022 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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L804 AKO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L804 AKO, 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 L804 AKO registered?

L804 AKO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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