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K406 GSG

1993 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

183,533 mi
Last recorded183,533 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 GSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 183,533 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2010 183,533 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2009 183,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front - rear brake pipes corroded

inbalance on front brakes

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear floor corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 183,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 176,111 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 175,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 167,603 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap cover missing

offside door mouldings insecure

offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Nov 2007 167,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap cover missing

offside door mouldings insecure

offside front wiper blade torn

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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K406 GSG is a 1993 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K406 GSG, 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.

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What year was K406 GSG registered?

K406 GSG is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K406 GSG safe to buy?

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