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K415 YJO

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,305 mi
Last recorded234,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 YJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 234,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 225,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 225,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 216,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 216,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 206,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock absorbers pressure adjust pipes have mild corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2006 206,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock absorbers pressure adjust pipes have mild corrosion

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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K415 YJO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K415 YJO, 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 K415 YJO registered?

K415 YJO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K415 YJO safe to buy?

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