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K564 YVU

1993 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,305 mi
Last recorded173,305 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK564 YVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 173,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 173,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 168,825 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 168,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 163,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 163,660 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 158,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 152,089 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 152,089 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 147,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 147,271 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 143,632 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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K564 YVU is a 1993 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K564 YVU, 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 K564 YVU registered?

K564 YVU is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K564 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K564 YVU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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