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L807 EKL

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL807 EKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,878 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perishing & close to limit

Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perishing & close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,217 miles

rear no plate discolour

screen chipped

rear metal fuel & brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,426 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,980 miles

rear no plate discolour,frt and rear discs corroding,n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,078 miles

rear outter suspension bushes worn,front discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2008 64,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear outter suspension bushes worn,front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,827 miles

rear no plate discolour

Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,825 miles

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

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

rear no plate discolour

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,749 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear discs corroded

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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L807 EKL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L807 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L807 EKL registered?

L807 EKL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is L807 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L807 EKL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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