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M953 LYE

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 LYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2012
Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,007 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 3 Aug 2009 107,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 92,934 miles

play in offside steering idler

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,746 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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M953 LYE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M953 LYE, 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

How do I check the history of M953 LYE?

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What year was M953 LYE registered?

M953 LYE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M953 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M953 LYE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M953 LYE have outstanding finance?

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