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L901 HYF

1994 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,793 mi
Last recorded186,793 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL901 HYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 186,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

general light under body corrosion.....

o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

o/s/r axle bush bonding almost failed , advise replacement, n/s/r failing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

play in o/s/f suspension lower ball joint.....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

rear fuel pipes corroded....

wipers smear....

Pass 25 Feb 2009 186,793 miles

general light under body corrosion.....

o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

o/s/r axle bush bonding almost failed , advise replacement, n/s/r failing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

play in o/s/f suspension lower ball joint.....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

rear fuel pipes corroded....

wipers smear....

Pass 28 Feb 2008 176,806 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.....

front & rear brake pads not visable....

light under body corrosion....

o/s head lamp not as bright as n/s....

Fail 28 Feb 2008 176,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres close to limit.....

front & rear brake pads not visable....

front brake discs lipped....

light under body corrosion....

o/s head lamp not as bright as n/s....

Pass 10 Mar 2007 164,139 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 164,139 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clutch fluid low...

front & rear brake hoses starting to perish....

front exhaust bracket in poor condition...

n/s & o/s/r axle beam bushes worn , advise replacements....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted...

rattle from cats...

rear brake pipes corroding...

wipers smear...

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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L901 HYF is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L901 HYF, 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 L901 HYF registered?

L901 HYF is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L901 HYF safe to buy?

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