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K656 TFK

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,533 mi
Last recorded160,533 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 TFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 160,533 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2008 160,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 152,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 152,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 138,434 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 138,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 133,060 miles

oil level is on minimum

Fail 28 Jul 2005 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded. †fuel lines corroded. †offside rear tyre close to limit. †front propshaft coupling broken

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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K656 TFK is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K656 TFK, 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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What year was K656 TFK registered?

K656 TFK is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K656 TFK safe to buy?

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