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K543 FAR

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,354 mi
Last recorded179,354 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 FAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 179,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 175,217 miles

both rear tyres worn

fuel and brake pipes badly corroded

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn

oil leaks

rear outer c.v gaitors perished

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Jan 2007 168,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 160,347 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 160,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

floor pan rusty

fuel pipes corroded

near side front head light on lower limit

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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K543 FAR is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K543 FAR, 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.

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What year was K543 FAR registered?

K543 FAR is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K543 FAR safe to buy?

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