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L928 YPV

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,628 mi
Last recorded208,628 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL928 YPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2014 208,628 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 205,332 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 199,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 193,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 189,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 183,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 179,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 174,412 miles

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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L928 YPV is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L928 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 L928 YPV registered?

L928 YPV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L928 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L928 YPV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L928 YPV have outstanding finance?

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