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K261 PLY

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 PLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,391 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 135,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 129,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 129,960 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 128,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 125,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 125,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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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K261 PLY is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K261 PLY, 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 K261 PLY registered?

K261 PLY is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 1992.

Is K261 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K261 PLY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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