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L976 ERN

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,030 mi
Last recorded55,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 ERN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,030 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 54,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,850 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,629 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 52,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,200 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front & offside front sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,335 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,561 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,170 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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L976 ERN is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 L976 ERN, 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 33 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 L976 ERN registered?

L976 ERN is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 1993.

Is L976 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L976 ERN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L976 ERN have outstanding finance?

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