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L885 MOO

1993 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,340 mi
Last recorded269,340 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 MOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 269,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight smell of fuel however no leaks were detected at the time of inspection.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 267,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 267,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 262,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 262,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear pittman arms have play

n/s/f floor corroded.

slight dampness around top of fuel pump.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 257,747 miles

both rear a'frame mounts splitting. †n/s/r pittman arm bush has play. †play in steering pittman arm. †both front road rims damaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 248,387 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L885 MOO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L885 MOO, 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 L885 MOO registered?

L885 MOO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L885 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L885 MOO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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