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K623 OWV

1993 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK623 OWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 151,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 151,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 150,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 146,560 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 141,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 136,956 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr wall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,402 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 133,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,564 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 129,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 121,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 111,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,694 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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K623 OWV is a 1993 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K623 OWV, 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 K623 OWV registered?

K623 OWV is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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