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K302 YRO

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,617 mi
Last recorded173,617 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK302 YRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 173,617 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt stalk surround missing

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Nov 2011 173,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt stalk surround missing

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 161,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 161,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 154,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 154,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 146,707 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filter rubber pipes are perishing

oil leak at bottom of engine

rear diff damp

rear suspension compensator unit damp however not leaking

slight movement in both the front wheels, seems to be the front suspension arm bushs

surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2008 146,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filter rubber pipes are perishing

oil leak at bottom of engine

rear diff damp

rear suspension compensator unit damp however not leaking

slight movement in both the front wheels, seems to be the front suspension arm bushs

surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2007 141,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 131,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 131,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 124,215 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front main beam glass hole

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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K302 YRO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K302 YRO, 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 K302 YRO registered?

K302 YRO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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