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K290 PLW

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,621 mi
Last recorded155,621 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 PLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 150,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 147,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2014 147,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 142,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 137,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 128,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,818 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 121,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,383 miles

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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K290 PLW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K290 PLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K290 PLW registered?

K290 PLW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 1992.

Is K290 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 PLW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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