MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
f/n/s tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply cords
f/n/s tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply cords
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
front lights european spec to cahnge to british speck
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front touching anti roll on full lock
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
door shuts are covered
engine covers in place
exhaust system and fuel lines corroded
hubcaps on roadwheels
scratches on windowscreen
various suspension bushes cracking
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K338 CBH is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 K338 CBH, 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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K338 CBH is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 1993.
Is K338 CBH safe to buy?
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