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K698 FHX

1993 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK698 FHX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroding

self levelling suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 101,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroding

self levelling suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

rear hydraulic suspension pipes beginning to corrode

rear section of exhaust corroded including joiners

Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

rear hydraulic suspension pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank breather pipe corroding

rear hydraulic suspension pipes beginning to corrode

suspension hydraulic pipes corroding on front cross member

Fail 20 Jan 2023 92,876 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected head lamp (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank breather pipe corroding

rear hydraulic suspension pipes beginning to corrode

suspension hydraulic pipes corroding on front cross member

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 91,387 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,610 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 81,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,614 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hydraulic pipes corroded on rear

kiddie seat fitted not all seatbelts checked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,046 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,461 miles

N/s main fuel line corroded

N/s/r Tyre slightly out of shape. Was spare tyre.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/s main fuel line corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,062 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,842 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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K698 FHX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K698 FHX, 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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K698 FHX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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