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L814 JJH

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,772 mi
Last recorded199,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 JJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 199,772 miles

might have a problem with brake tester as a couple of results today haven't tooked right

Pass 30 May 2018 199,100 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 198,219 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 197,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 197,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

washer jets only work out of one hole each side

Pass 3 Jun 2015

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2014

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Fail 26 Jun 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2012

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 193,113 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 14 Jul 2008 193,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 176,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 170,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 156,269 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 156,269 miles

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

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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L814 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L814 JJH, 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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L814 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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