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L95 OHJ

1994 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 OHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,899 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to failures (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear control arms bushes excessive play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock dust cover deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,096 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bush not in all the way (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,410 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 50,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,540 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 OHJ is a 1994 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L95 OHJ, 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 L95 OHJ registered?

L95 OHJ is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L95 OHJ safe to buy?

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