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K422 SLM

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK422 SLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 106,903 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,697 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear subframe front bushes deteriorated

corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,801 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,759 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively chafed front to rear to fuel tank 3 pipes (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended back axel bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer to inner sill panel excessively corroded with in 12 inc of suspension mountings (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended back axel bush (2.4.F.3)

n/s o/s front tyres perrished

n/s o/s rear shock mountings perrishing top

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,689 miles

exhaust corroded

rear bake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front drop links poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,073 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 80,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 78,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,515 miles

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

rear n/plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2009 75,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate poor condition

slight wear steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,769 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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K422 SLM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K422 SLM, 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 K422 SLM registered?

K422 SLM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 1993.

Is K422 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K422 SLM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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