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K627 MGP

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,201 mi
Last recorded158,201 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 MGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,061 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

jacking damage and corrosion to fronts of nearside and offside sills

Fail 16 Jul 2014 158,048 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

jacking damage and corrosion to fronts of nearside and offside sills

Pass 26 Jul 2013 157,622 miles

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

Centre exhaust mountings broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front sill/floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front sill/floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 156,044 miles

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

Centre exhaust mountings broken

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

repairs to n/s and o/s rears heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2012 156,011 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Centre exhaust mountings broken

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 153,759 miles

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

Centre exhaust mountings broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear trailing arm stabiliser link has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 150,497 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front sill to floor has slight corrosion

Offside front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside front sill to floor has slight corrosion

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 142,724 miles

Metal exhaust mounting from gearbox cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front washer poor

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rubber exhaust mounting perished

Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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K627 MGP is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K627 MGP, 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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K627 MGP is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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