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L943 LMS

1994 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

227,044 mi
Last recorded227,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 LMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 227,044 miles

Advice drivers front tyre bald on outter edge

Advice fuel lines corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2014 227,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Advice drivers front tyre bald on outter edge

Advice fuel lines corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 218,188 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

camp on cat to exhaust heavy in corrotion

nearside rear foor to sill area starting to become soft

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall small split not to cords on 2.5mm

offside front tyre slight cracking on sidewall on 3.5mm

offside sill area also starting to become soft

Fail 1 Jul 2013 218,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both offside and nearside outer sills starting to become soft

front clamp on cat heavy corroded will need new cat soon

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm worn on inner and outer edges advise replacement soon slight cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre small split on outer sidewall but not deep to see cords

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and slight cracking on outer edge but not to cords advise replacement soon on 3.5mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 208,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 208,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 197,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 188,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 178,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 178,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light dampness on fuel tank not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2008 163,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild miss at turbo

Fail 30 Jun 2008 163,204 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild miss at turbo

Pass 11 Jun 2007 148,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 135,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 135,779 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres on 3-4mm worn on inner and outer edges small cracks inside tread pattern advise replacement soon

wiper linkage has play in system

Pass 7 Jul 2005 118,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 118,323 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L943 LMS is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L943 LMS, 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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What year was L943 LMS registered?

L943 LMS is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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