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K330 ROR

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,190 mi
Last recorded238,190 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK330 ROR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 238,190 miles

horn only just audible

offside front x member corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 236,624 miles

front brake inbalance on maximum

Fail 31 Mar 2010 236,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 233,312 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot struts weak

front brake pads look to be getting low

offside rear tyre close to 2mm ware indicators

slight play in steering arm joint

Fail 11 Feb 2009 233,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot struts weak

front brake pads look to be getting low

offside rear tyre close to 2mm ware indicators

slight play in steering arm joint

Pass 12 Feb 2008 227,484 miles

"knock" from front suspension needs further investigation.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 227,448 miles

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)

"knock" from front suspension needs further investigation.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 213,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front lower radiator support corroded

unable to see rear brake pads

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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K330 ROR is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K330 ROR, 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 K330 ROR registered?

K330 ROR is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K330 ROR safe to buy?

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