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K664 PHT

1993 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

364,837 mi
Last recorded364,837 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK664 PHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 364,837 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 357,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Feb 2008 356,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 356,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 314,786 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 25 Jul 2006 314,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

all rear metal brake & fuel pipes poor

brake fluid low

corrosion to plates 30cm rear inner wishbone mountings

front coil spring condition poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to outer cills & cill to floor areas

general corrosion to rear cross member

general oil leaks around engine

handbrake readings low

n/s.headlamp on upper limit

rear axle bushing poor condition

rear disc pads low disc faces poor

rear roll bar link bushing poor

slight corrosion to brake pipe mounting areas

slight play in steering idler & steering box

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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K664 PHT is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K664 PHT, 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 K664 PHT registered?

K664 PHT is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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