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L839 LRX

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,291 mi
Last recorded221,291 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 LRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 221,291 miles

All brake greased full inspection reduced

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 221,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease so can not inspect condition

Pass 26 Jan 2009 215,718 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 207,747 miles

Both Front inner-drive shaft gaiters split

Damp Around N/S Steering Rack Gaiter

Exhaust Corroding

Oil Leak on Engine

Pass 7 Dec 2006 202,279 miles

both front bottom wishbone swivle joints slight float †offside front inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 4 Aug 2006 202,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner cv boot split

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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L839 LRX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 L839 LRX, 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 33 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 L839 LRX registered?

L839 LRX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L839 LRX safe to buy?

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