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K299 UPH

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 UPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,093 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,755 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

SLIGHT CREAK FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 101,728 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 101,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,472 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,651 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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K299 UPH is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K299 UPH, 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 K299 UPH registered?

K299 UPH is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K299 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K299 UPH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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