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K149 MMW

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,699 mi
Last recorded246,699 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 MMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 246,699 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 256,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front inner c v gaiter split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 255,220 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 255,143 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 251,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 251,987 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 249,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 249,485 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear 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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K149 MMW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K149 MMW, 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 34 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 K149 MMW registered?

K149 MMW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K149 MMW safe to buy?

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