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L896 DPE

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,892 mi
Last recorded122,892 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 DPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,892 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,869 miles

Slight corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Slight corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Slight corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 99,140 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,211 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on various steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,391 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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L896 DPE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L896 DPE, 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 L896 DPE registered?

L896 DPE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L896 DPE safe to buy?

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