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L920 GJA

1994 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,592 mi
Last recorded171,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 GJA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 171,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight black smoking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 165,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 165,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 159,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 159,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 May 2008 159,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front and rear number plate

advise front brake pads warn low

advise nearside and offside front lower rear arm bushes slight spliting

advise nearside front seatbelt has slight fluffing

advise offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

advise offside front belt stork cover missing

advise play in steering box

advise rear subframe front bushes deteriorating

advise steering wheel cover

Fail 4 May 2007 156,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 156,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 148,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 148,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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L920 GJA is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L920 GJA, 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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L920 GJA is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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