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K645 KEX

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,125 mi
Last recorded147,125 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK645 KEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 147,125 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 147,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 141,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

nearside rear brake disc plate slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 141,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

nearside rear brake disc plate slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 133,089 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 124,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 124,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 120,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 111,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 105,061 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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K645 KEX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K645 KEX, 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 K645 KEX registered?

K645 KEX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 1993.

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