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L880 JJH

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 JJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 146,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 146,008 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 141,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 139,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 137,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 135,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 133,916 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 133,916 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 132,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 130,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 128,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2007

rear exhaust box leaking †play in offside track rod end

Pass 31 Mar 2006 121,037 miles

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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L880 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L880 JJH, 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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What year was L880 JJH registered?

L880 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L880 JJH safe to buy?

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