MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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)
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.
both rear a'frame mounts splitting. †n/s/r pittman arm bush has play. †play in steering pittman arm. †both front road rims damaged.
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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L885 MOO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 1993.
Is L885 MOO safe to buy?
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