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L856 TGO

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

341,741 mi
Last recorded341,741 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 TGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 341,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 339,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 338,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 338,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 331,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 324,240 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 321,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,915 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 308,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 308,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 294,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 279,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 256,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 240,444 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 240,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 225,511 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 225,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 213,834 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 213,812 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f head lamp lens cracked not effecting image.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 197,487 miles

CHASSIS NUMBER WRONG ON REG DOCUMENT NEW RECORD MADE

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 TGO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L856 TGO, 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.

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What year was L856 TGO registered?

L856 TGO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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