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K339 AAV

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK339 AAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 147,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,343 miles

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,714 miles

nearside front seal starting to corrode

offside front seal corroded

slight oil leak

slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,714 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

slight oil leak rear axle

nearside front seal starting to corrode

offside front seal corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,559 miles

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 123,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,200 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 120,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,372 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 116,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,011 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 91,705 miles

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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K339 AAV is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K339 AAV, 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.

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K339 AAV is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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