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K405 ODM

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK405 ODM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,972 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 69,928 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

front flexi hose cracking

r/o/s link bar rubber cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2005 60,633 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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K405 ODM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K405 ODM, 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 K405 ODM registered?

K405 ODM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K405 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K405 ODM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K405 ODM have outstanding finance?

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