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K174 RGO

1992 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,851 mi
Last recorded221,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 RGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 221,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 215,341 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 215,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 204,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 201,527 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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K174 RGO is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K174 RGO, 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 K174 RGO registered?

K174 RGO is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 1992.

Is K174 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K174 RGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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