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K444 DJB

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,662 mi
Last recorded162,662 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 DJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2014 162,662 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 160,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 158,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear leveling compensator slight leak.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 155,406 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 155,403 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 149,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 143,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 143,224 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 135,924 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 130,092 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 124,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 124,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in os rack n/s inner pop joint leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2006 117,171 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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K444 DJB is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K444 DJB, 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 K444 DJB registered?

K444 DJB is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K444 DJB safe to buy?

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