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K635 GEV

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,641 mi
Last recorded192,641 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK635 GEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 192,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 190,235 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish.

ns wiper spindle worn.

nsr brake binding slightly.

rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to split.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 187,163 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 187,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 181,093 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 180,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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K635 GEV is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K635 GEV, 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 K635 GEV registered?

K635 GEV is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K635 GEV safe to buy?

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