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L105 WAV

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,154 mi
Last recorded157,154 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 WAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 157,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 157,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle beam support bushes deteriorated.

O/S & N/S front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,690 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 152,690 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate cracked.

N/S/R & front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 147,653 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Rear brake pipes corroded in places.

Fail 29 May 2008 142,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake pipes corroding in places.

Windscreen scratching acceptable.

Pass 29 May 2008 142,345 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding in places.

Windscreen scratching acceptable.

Pass 24 May 2007 137,222 miles

O/S wiper smears & only just acceptable.

O/S/F shocker damp but meets test criteria.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 132,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 132,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L105 WAV is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L105 WAV, 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 L105 WAV registered?

L105 WAV is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L105 WAV safe to buy?

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