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L996 UGK

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 UGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,325 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,466 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 122,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 122,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 112,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 887,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 88,733 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2013 82,995 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,965 miles

235/45/17 front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 61,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,047 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L996 UGK registered?

L996 UGK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L996 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 UGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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