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L8 RWB

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,561 mi
Last recorded115,561 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 RWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,561 miles

Offside Front tyre worn tread edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,302 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front inner door handle missing

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,852 miles

Advise metal fuel pipe corroding front to rear.

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,607 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear brake pipes slighty corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear brake pipes slighty corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,510 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded.

Gearbox oil pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 101,510 miles

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

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

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

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded.

Gearbox oil pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 100,299 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,633 miles

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

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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L8 RWB is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L8 RWB, 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.

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L8 RWB is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1994.

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