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K525 PKD

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,255 mi
Last recorded259,255 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 PKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 259,255 miles

engine slight misfire.

exhaust corroded.

free play in steering (steering box fitted).

nearside & offside front lower outer sill floor areas badly corroded/holed & damaged.

nearside front floor corroded.

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

nearside rear floor corroded.

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split (may fail next year).

offside rear boot floor corroded.

offside rear suspension arm link bush slight play.

outer sill/door step/post areas corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear crossmember/box section corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear registration plate deterioated.

rear sub-frame outer bushes worn.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 259,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine slight misfire.

exhaust corroded.

free play in steering (steering box fitted).

nearside & offside front lower outer sill floor areas badly corroded/holed & damaged.

nearside front floor corroded.

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

nearside rear floor corroded.

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split (may fail next year).

offside rear boot floor corroded.

offside rear suspension arm link bush slight play.

outer sill/door step/post areas corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear crossmember/box section corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear registration plate deterioated.

rear sub-frame outer bushes worn.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 257,025 miles

n/s & o/s front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s & o/s rear suspension arm links slight play. exhaust corroded. n/s & o/s rear suspension tops slight play. o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split.

n/s door step/sill/post corroded. slight missfire at fast idle. n/s & o/s outer sill/jack points corroded. front brake pads worn. n/s & o/s rear sub-frame outer bushes deterioated.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 257,008 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

n/s & o/s front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s & o/s rear suspension arm links slight play. exhaust corroded. n/s & o/s rear suspension tops slight play. o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split.

n/s door step/sill/post corroded. slight missfire at fast idle. n/s & o/s outer sill/jack points corroded. front brake pads worn. n/s & o/s rear sub-frame outer bushes deterioated.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 250,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 239,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front sill/floor joints corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 239,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front sill/floor joints corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 228,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 210,142 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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K525 PKD is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K525 PKD, 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 K525 PKD registered?

K525 PKD is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K525 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 PKD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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