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K492 UJC

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,716 mi
Last recorded53,716 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 UJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,070 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,413 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,177 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,984 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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K492 UJC is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver 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 K492 UJC, 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 K492 UJC registered?

K492 UJC is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K492 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 UJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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