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L899 XLL

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,382 mi
Last recorded212,382 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 XLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2015 212,382 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened generally (2.4.D.3)

advanced corrosion in fuel pipes)(attention recommended

deterioration in exhaust system and rubber mountings

Pass 22 Sep 2014 210,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in fuel and suspension pipes

corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2013 207,032 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced corrosion in fuel pipes(attention recommended)

advanced corrosion rear suaspension pipes generally(attention recommended)

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe(rear section)

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 204,429 miles

advanced corrosion in fuel pipes

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2011 202,921 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear sub frame main bushes in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 201,655 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in rear suspension pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 201,043 miles

corrosion in fuel,suspension & fuel lines generally

front brake pads worn very low & front brake discs running slightly out of true

slight pitting in rear brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2007 200,113 miles

corrosion in front & rear brake discs

corrosion in fuel lines

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 XLL is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L899 XLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L899 XLL registered?

L899 XLL is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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