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K229 ORK

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,229 mi
Last recorded196,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 ORK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 196,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 188,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 180,747 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 180,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak o/s/r/area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 174,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 162,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear hydralic metal pipes becoming corroded check next m.o.t

front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded check next m.o.t

front to rear metal fuel pipes becoming corroded check next m.o.t

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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K229 ORK is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K229 ORK, 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.

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What year was K229 ORK registered?

K229 ORK is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K229 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K229 ORK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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