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K499 MDM

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 MDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,777 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded n/s outer sill corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2010 119,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s outer sill corroded n/s outer sill corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2010 119,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,380 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

rubber boot split on n/s/f outer track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 109,912 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 109,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,092 miles

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

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

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

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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K499 MDM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K499 MDM, 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 K499 MDM registered?

K499 MDM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K499 MDM safe to buy?

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