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L884 GWN

1993 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,276 mi
Last recorded84,276 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 GWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,265 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

rear tyres close to limit

underguards fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

rear tyres close to limit

underguards fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 53,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low

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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L884 GWN is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L884 GWN, 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 L884 GWN registered?

L884 GWN is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L884 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L884 GWN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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