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L877 ONW

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL877 ONW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,718 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,791 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 46,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rearbrake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,704 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L877 ONW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L877 ONW, 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 L877 ONW registered?

L877 ONW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L877 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L877 ONW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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