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K62 RKL

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,905 mi
Last recorded229,905 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK62 RKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 229,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 229,100 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish and nearside front close to limit.

both front wipers split but clearing screen ok

Pass 7 Apr 2009 227,409 miles

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

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

near side headlamp temporarily wedged at correct height.

parking brake slow to release

Fail 6 Apr 2009 227,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 212,411 miles

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

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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K62 RKL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K62 RKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K62 RKL registered?

K62 RKL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K62 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K62 RKL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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