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K506 SLW

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,533 mi
Last recorded225,533 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 SLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 225,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight dipped beam light intensity reduced

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 223,198 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 220,959 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

oil leak rear diff

vehicle restricted view

Pass 18 Nov 2022 218,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 8 Dec 2021 214,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 25 Nov 2021 214,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 2 Dec 2020 211,118 miles

corrosion to pipes on underside

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 21 Nov 2019 208,132 miles

Engine oil and coolant levels low. Advise top up.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 201,366 miles

Nearside advise headlamp just passable

advise fuel pipes slight corrosion

engine bay restricted view

Pass 17 Nov 2017 193,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 185,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 176,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

engine under tray

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 169,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 159,349 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,349 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 149,111 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 149,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,876 miles

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 128,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 128,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise fuel pipe by fuel filter

Pass 11 Mar 2009 116,176 miles

advise o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r tyres & tracking

Fail 11 Mar 2009 116,176 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r tyres & tracking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 97,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,492 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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K506 SLW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K506 SLW, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K506 SLW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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