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K551 AEC

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,397 mi
Last recorded132,397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 AEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 128,763 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 125,021 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 120,379 miles

Exhaust leaking gases from centre section but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 120,377 miles

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.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 111,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 107,315 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 107,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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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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