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K384 RGO

1993 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,889 mi
Last recorded174,889 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 RGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 174,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 174,885 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 193,402 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 193,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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K384 RGO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K384 RGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K384 RGO registered?

K384 RGO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K384 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K384 RGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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