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L827 PGX

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,593 mi
Last recorded184,593 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 PGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 184,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 168,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 168,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 166,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 162,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 149,349 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 21 Aug 2006 149,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate deteriating

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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L827 PGX is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green 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 L827 PGX, 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

How do I check the history of L827 PGX?

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What year was L827 PGX registered?

L827 PGX is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L827 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L827 PGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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