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L819 KVT

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 KVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

steering column linkages worn

unable to fully assess condition of front or rear brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

steering column linkages worn

unable to fully assess condition of front or rear brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,635 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,955 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,658 miles

Offside rear tyre, low on inner edge. Both rear tyre treads cracking. Nearside front and rear wheels damaged. Offside front tyre low on outer edge. Poss rear crossmember bushes req at next service. Poss f-r brake pipe req at next service.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,423 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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L819 KVT is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L819 KVT, 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 L819 KVT registered?

L819 KVT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L819 KVT safe to buy?

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