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K52 VPD

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,995 mi
Last recorded194,995 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 VPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 194,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 181,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 181,091 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 163,842 miles

Centre seat belt trapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2007 163,842 miles

Centre seat belt trapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 157,323 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL STEERING JOIN TS , BOTH REAR BEAM BUSHES WORN , REAR BEAKE PIPES CORRRODED , CENTER EXHAUST LEAKING , ALL DISCS WORN , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 Jun 2006 154,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 154,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 148,884 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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K52 VPD is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K52 VPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K52 VPD registered?

K52 VPD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K52 VPD safe to buy?

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