MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded various door steps, nearside front floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch and rear sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
free play in steering box and joints
offside front flexi perished
rear axle front mounting bushes worn
rear shocks bouncy
underside very dirty
various brake and fuel pipes corroded
winter tyres fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear shocks bouncy
underside dirty
various rear brake pipes corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear shocks bouncy
underside dirty
various rear brake pipes corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steel wheels fitted to rear
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steel wheels fitted to rear
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steel wheels fitted to rear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
two front seat belt clips sticking
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
two front seat belt clips sticking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil level low
front exhaust shield loose
front power steering pipes corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside main beam lens cloudy
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside main beam lens cloudy
offside wiper blade not fitted corectly
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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K631 PLW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 K631 PLW, 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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K631 PLW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 1992.
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