MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
metal fuel pipes from front to rear fuel tank corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
metal fuel pipes from front to rear fuel tank corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small crack in NSR indicator lens
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes are rusty
n/s/f outer sill/wing damaged
n/s/r wheel rim miss-shaped on inner rim
o/s/f main beam headlamp unit slightly loose
slight wear steering column bushes
unable to test centre rear seatbelt as stalk is missing
Metal fuel pipes rusty
N/S/F outer sill/wing damaged
O/S/F main beam headlamp unit slightly loose
Rear silencer brackets loose
Unable to test centre rear seat belt as stalk missing
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L84 VBY is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L84 VBY, 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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What year was L84 VBY registered?
L84 VBY is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 1994.
Is L84 VBY safe to buy?
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