MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
after-market centre stop light fitted
both front lower back arm inner bushes becoming unbonded
both rear sub-frame bushes slightly unbonded
centre exhaust rubber slightly perished
front number plate requires attention soon
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear handbrake performance requires adjustment soon
oil leak from engine
several corrosion spots showing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
oil leak from engine
several corrosion spots showing
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
NSF flexi brake hose not clipped to shock
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both rear suspension joints worn but causing excessive play
brake warning lamp on
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L862 NRB is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L862 NRB, 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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L862 NRB is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 1994.
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