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101,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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 ()
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres bald on inner edges
offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
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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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