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K552 BVT

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,633 mi
Last recorded159,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 BVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2010 159,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 152,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 148,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2007 140,839 miles

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

advise rear axle beam bushes slight wear

advise slight play to steering linkage

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 127,420 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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K552 BVT is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K552 BVT, 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 K552 BVT registered?

K552 BVT is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K552 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 BVT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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