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BFZ 2354

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,772 mi
Last recorded142,772 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 2354
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,761 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 139,506 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 139,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 139,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 132,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 121,825 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 121,805 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 115,667 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BFZ 2354 is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BFZ 2354, 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 BFZ 2354 registered?

BFZ 2354 is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is BFZ 2354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 2354 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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