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K594 VPL

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,159 mi
Last recorded152,159 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 VPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 147,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 145,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 143,127 miles

Front o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split

Nearside 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 10 Nov 2010 139,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 139,137 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,481 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 132,405 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 123,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 114,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 102,291 miles

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

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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K594 VPL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K594 VPL, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K594 VPL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 1992.

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