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M588 LYP

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 LYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2015 143,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 138,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 134,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,583 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 128,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 125,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 121,349 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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M588 LYP is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M588 LYP, 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 M588 LYP registered?

M588 LYP is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M588 LYP safe to buy?

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