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L905 YYS

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 YYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both metal fuel pipes rusted

brake pipes will require attention

near side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern

off side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 16 Dec 2011 125,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both metal fuel pipes rusted

near side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern

off side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2010 121,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2009 119,616 miles

play in steering box,within tolerences at time of test

sidewall cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 116,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 116,782 miles

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

sidewall cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 113,153 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sub frame bushes unbonding

Pass 19 Dec 2006 110,263 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 110,263 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

sidewall cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2005 106,760 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 106,760 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L905 YYS is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L905 YYS, 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 L905 YYS registered?

L905 YYS is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L905 YYS safe to buy?

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