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K356 UJC

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,468 mi
Last recorded240,468 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 UJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 240,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

poor n/s hannd brake

Fail 5 Oct 2013 240,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

poor n/s hannd brake

Fail 18 Sep 2013 240,432 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012
Pass 9 Sep 2011 220,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 207,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 207,035 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 207,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake pipes and fuel pipes all coverd in thick paint

Pass 5 Jun 2009 198,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes rusty

o/s front brake pipes rusy

os sill rusty

rear lights and indicators poor (tinted) temp reflectors fitted time of mot to rear

Fail 5 Jun 2009 198,939 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes rusty

o/s front brake pipes rusy

os sill rusty

rear lights and indicators poor (tinted) temp reflectors fitted time of mot to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 191,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 190,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 189,079 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 188,416 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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K356 UJC is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K356 UJC, 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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What year was K356 UJC registered?

K356 UJC is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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