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K194 UPV

1993 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,830 mi
Last recorded246,830 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 UPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 246,830 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 246,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 246,827 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 243,468 miles

all rear cbrake pipes corroded

all rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition very corroded and wet with fuel

all rear suspension pipes very corroded ,and rubber pipe furrules in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r shock wet

rear anti roll bar links in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2006 240,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fual pipes offside near side rear very corroded. speedo meter only in km it should be changed to mph/km to comply with regulations

Fail 13 Nov 2006 240,397 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K194 UPV is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 K194 UPV, 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 33 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K194 UPV registered?

K194 UPV is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is K194 UPV safe to buy?

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