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ExpiredMileage
132,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.
Centre exhaust system has a slight leak of gases.
Play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
Both rear tyres worn on the inside edge.
Offside front headlamp glass missing.
Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.
Slight leak of exhaust gases from centre section.
Exhaust leaking gases from centre section but not considered excessive at this time.
Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust leaking gases from centre section but not considered excessive at this time.
Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
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K551 AEC is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 K551 AEC, 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 K551 AEC registered?
K551 AEC is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1993.
Is K551 AEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K551 AEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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