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L95 KBW

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,439 mi
Last recorded122,439 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 KBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,439 miles

airbag light on

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp slightly loose

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 122,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,793 miles

chips to screen

front brake hoses perished

front discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

power steering reservoir damp

rear brake imbalance

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

diesel pump damp.tempoary repair

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

nsf tyre sidewall damaged and split

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished and split

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering idler arms

Fail 10 Feb 2009 117,452 miles

corrosion to outer sills

diesel pump damp.tempoary repair

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to inner sills

nsf tyre sidewall damaged and split

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished and split

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering idler arms

Pass 16 Feb 2008 115,191 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2008 115,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,804 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 112,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 107,623 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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L95 KBW is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L95 KBW, 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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L95 KBW is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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