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K480 MGH

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,022 mi
Last recorded143,022 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 MGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 143,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015

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

advise windscreen split nearside lower corner

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 121,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 117,408 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 117,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 109,395 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2006 104,819 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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K480 MGH is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K480 MGH, 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 K480 MGH registered?

K480 MGH is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K480 MGH safe to buy?

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