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131,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear very badly worn on inner edge. 255/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worse than near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emission result fail on idle speed at end of test, car was fine idle was ok , bensefit of doubt given
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worse than near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emission result fail on idle speed at end of test, car was fine idle was ok , bensefit of doubt given
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
235/45/17 front tyres worn unevenly
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers smearing screen
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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L996 UGK is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 L996 UGK, 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.
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What year was L996 UGK registered?
L996 UGK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 1993.
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