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K258 ROR

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

203,391 mi
Last recorded203,391 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 ROR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2009 203,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 192,634 miles

rear axle void bushes perrishd

Fail 25 Nov 2008 192,634 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

center exhaust mounting perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2007 173,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 173,606 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 150,944 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 160,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 150,756 miles

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

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair at the join to the centre section....front discs worn quite thin.....emissions defaulted to a non-cat test....

Pass 11 Nov 2005 150,756 miles

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair at the join to the centre section....front discs worn quite thin.....emissions defaulted to a non-cat test....

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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K258 ROR is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K258 ROR, 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 K258 ROR registered?

K258 ROR is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K258 ROR safe to buy?

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