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K434 XPC

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,759 mi
Last recorded156,759 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 XPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 156,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

nearside floor corroded

nearside rear light lens taped

nearside rear seatbelt buckle needs attention

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,fuel lines+front crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 155,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,fuel lines+front crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 152,504 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 151,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 149,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs +pads wearing,fuel lines corroded,coil springs corroded,both rear subframe mounts wearing,slight play in steering joints

Fail 19 Feb 2008 149,044 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs +pads wearing,fuel lines corroded,coil springs corroded,both rear subframe mounts wearing,slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Feb 2007 146,471 miles

both rear shockabsorbers for light misting

rear exhaust for corrosion and middle section for slight blow

rear sub frame bushes for play

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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K434 XPC is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K434 XPC, 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 K434 XPC registered?

K434 XPC is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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