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L856 JRO

1994 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 JRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 111,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,909 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,916 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,264 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,828 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 47,912 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

a nail in offside front tyre

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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L856 JRO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L856 JRO, 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 L856 JRO registered?

L856 JRO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L856 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L856 JRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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