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K303 CCG

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,421 mi
Last recorded155,421 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK303 CCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2007 155,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 155,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2007 155,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

WIPER LINKAGE WORN †INNER C/V GAITERS SPLIT FRONT DRIVESHAFTS †REAR EXHAUST BOW CORRODED †FRONT SUSPENSION EYE BUSH/S SLIGHT PLAY †FRONT SUSPENSION BALLJOINTS SLIGHT LIFT †

Pass 4 Oct 2005 147,856 miles

note slight wear in nearsde and offside steering rack ends

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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K303 CCG is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K303 CCG, 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 K303 CCG registered?

K303 CCG is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K303 CCG safe to buy?

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