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LLZ 7525

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,738 mi
Last recorded232,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 7525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 232,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 232,736 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 230,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 230,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 223,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 223,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 219,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 219,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 215,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 202,570 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pipes corroded

fuels pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 202,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jul 2006 202,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LLZ 7525 is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 LLZ 7525, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLZ 7525 registered?

LLZ 7525 is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is LLZ 7525 safe to buy?

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