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L831 EPJ

1994 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,673 mi
Last recorded124,673 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust box corroding

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,575 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

light failure warning message illuminating

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,981 miles

center exhaust box corroding

engine oil leak

offside front suspension link ball joint dust cover split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust box corroding

engine oil leak

offside front suspension link ball joint dust cover split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,483 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)

center exhaust box corroding

end of offside wiper blade split

nearside rear side light dim

offside front suspension link cover displaced

Fail 15 Apr 2013 116,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

center exhaust box corroding

end of offside wiper blade split

nearside rear side light dim

offside front suspension link cover displaced

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 103,177 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Mar 2009 103,177 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,265 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 98,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 92,723 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 87,988 miles

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

stone damage front screen

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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L831 EPJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L831 EPJ, 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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L831 EPJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 1994.

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