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L899 DPE

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,916 mi
Last recorded131,916 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 DPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,916 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 131,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 128,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 128,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 122,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 122,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 116,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 111,300 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 101,516 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 101,506 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 90,646 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L899 DPE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L899 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 L899 DPE registered?

L899 DPE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L899 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L899 DPE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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