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L854 EHB

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,078 mi
Last recorded174,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 EHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 174,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 164,610 miles

slight corrosion/damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2009 144,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 144,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 135,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 135,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 116,761 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 116,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L854 EHB is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L854 EHB, 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 L854 EHB registered?

L854 EHB is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L854 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L854 EHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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