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K319 ACF

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 ACF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,534 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,701 miles

front inner pads getting low

offside front shock damp

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,892 miles

Both auxiliary drive belts are perished and splitting.

Exhaust in poor condition with corrosion and suspect baffles are failing.

Exhaust rubber hangers are splitting.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres are badly perished and splitting.

Both auxiliary drive belts are perished and splitting.

Exhaust in poor condition with corrosion and suspect baffles are failing.

Exhaust rubber hangers are splitting.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 85,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

KAT slow to ignite

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 13 May 2009 82,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 79,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,497 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 70,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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K319 ACF is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K319 ACF, 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 K319 ACF registered?

K319 ACF is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K319 ACF safe to buy?

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