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L2 YPA

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 YPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 118,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,800 miles

Both Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Body Corroded Front To Rear

Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,793 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres showing signs of age deterioration

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside and nearside inner sills signs of corrosion

Offside and nearside sills have sill cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,918 miles

all tyres showing age

Pass 9 Dec 2010 113,380 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 113,377 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,992 miles

All tyres showing signs of age deterioration (cracking)

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

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

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)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight splitage

Side sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 111,987 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

All tyres showing signs of age deterioration (cracking)

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

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

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)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight splitage

Side sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 109,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,472 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Diff seals leaking

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

Wippers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2006 102,849 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 102,787 miles

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

steering wheel free play on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2005 96,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 96,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L2 YPA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 L2 YPA, 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 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L2 YPA registered?

L2 YPA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is L2 YPA safe to buy?

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