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K617 FYG

1992 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,306 mi
Last recorded137,306 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 FYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 137,306 miles

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

n/s outer headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 137,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s outer headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 134,344 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s outer headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 134,344 miles

n/s outer headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 131,423 miles

front wheels damaged

rear discs starting to pitt

Fail 20 Aug 2008 131,386 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wheels damaged

rear discs starting to pitt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 126,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 126,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K617 FYG is a 1992 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K617 FYG, 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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What year was K617 FYG registered?

K617 FYG is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K617 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K617 FYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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