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L861 LBL

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2005
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 LBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,678 miles

brake and oil warning messages displayed on dash

centre mirror missing

drivers seat belt clip damaged (cover missing)

fuel lines corroded

near side sill damaged near belt mount

o/s sill corroding at rear

Fail 23 Sep 2005 95,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake/ oil/ and water warning messages displayed

centre view mirror missing

drivers seat belt clip damaged (cover missing)

fuel lines cirroded in places

near side sill damaged near belt mount

o/s/ sill corroding at rear

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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L861 LBL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L861 LBL, 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 L861 LBL registered?

L861 LBL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L861 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 LBL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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