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M848 LOB

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,253 mi
Last recorded230,253 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 LOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 230,253 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 236,256 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 236,252 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

off side aim slightly low

off side mirror slightly cracked

windscreen have wiper scratch marks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 226,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 213,115 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 213,021 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

air bag light

slight play in steering mech.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 202,435 miles

Front 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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M848 LOB is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M848 LOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M848 LOB registered?

M848 LOB is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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