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K272 NTL

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,333 mi
Last recorded162,333 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 NTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 162,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 155,682 miles

underside has been cover in undersill

Pass 23 Jul 2008 149,029 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE

FRONT CALIPERS STICKY IN OPERATION/ FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES AND PARK BRAKES JUST MADE MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 142,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR SECTION OF MAIN FUEL PIPE IN VERY POOR CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 134,975 miles

ADVISE FRONT & REAR SERVICE BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

FRONT & REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K272 NTL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red 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 K272 NTL, 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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K272 NTL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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