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K640 YRE

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,611 mi
Last recorded162,611 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK640 YRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 162,611 miles

front wings to floor corrosion not prescribed area

sill covers fited sills may have corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2009 162,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

floors to front wings show sighn of corrosion

sill covers fited sills may be corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2008 150,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 141,314 miles

outer sills not examined due to sill covers

Pass 12 Oct 2006 131,905 miles

cut.side.wall.o/s/r.tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2005 120,539 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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K640 YRE is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K640 YRE, 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 K640 YRE registered?

K640 YRE is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K640 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K640 YRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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