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L89 AFK

1993 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,565 mi
Last recorded187,565 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 AFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 187,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 184,051 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 183,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 167,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 148,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 148,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres 3mm. slight play in steering.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 133,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 128,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 124,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 118,961 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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L89 AFK is a 1993 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L89 AFK, 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 L89 AFK registered?

L89 AFK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L89 AFK safe to buy?

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