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K151 XOV

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 XOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,356 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 119,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,092 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 112,036 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 112,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,309 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 111,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 108,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 108,758 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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K151 XOV is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K151 XOV, 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 K151 XOV registered?

K151 XOV is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K151 XOV safe to buy?

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