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K404 XFC

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 XFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 155,524 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 155,505 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 150,709 miles

front tyres worn heavilly outer edges

rear brake pads worn very low

rear exhaust deteriorated badly & leaking slightly

rear fuel.brake & suspension pipes very rusty-almost to excess!

rear shock absorbers damp

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

screen damaged in swept area- less than 40mm

Fail 15 May 2010 150,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn heavilly outer edges

rear brake pads worn very low

rear exhaust deteriorated badly & leaking slightly

rear fuel.brake & suspension pipes very rusty-almost to excess!

rear shock absorbers damp

screen damaged in swept area- less than 40mm

Pass 8 May 2009 144,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 139,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 134,226 miles

as per 274632047153

Fail 22 May 2007 134,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front lower rear arm balljoint worn & inner bush de-bonding †sc reen chipped several places

nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars †offside rear shock-absorber damp †front exhaust mount at gearbox corroded †both front brake hoses cracked/splitting

Pass 19 May 2006 124,495 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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K404 XFC is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K404 XFC, 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 K404 XFC registered?

K404 XFC is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K404 XFC safe to buy?

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