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L911 YPV

1994 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 YPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 145,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 141,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 141,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 138,485 miles

air bag light flashing on.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 138,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light flashing on.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 134,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 134,770 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L911 YPV is a 1994 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L911 YPV, 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 L911 YPV registered?

L911 YPV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L911 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L911 YPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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