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K36 KGO

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 KGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 118,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 110,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 110,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear seat belt not locking into buckle

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,312 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 24 Jan 2011 104,312 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 95,471 miles

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

Nearside front steering control arm has slight play

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

Offside front steering control arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,765 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,013 miles

front and rear brake pads on lowest legal limit of 1.5mm

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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K36 KGO is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K36 KGO, 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 K36 KGO registered?

K36 KGO is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K36 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K36 KGO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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