MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded severely ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Oil leak rear differential ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded severely ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Oil leak rear differential ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre Rear exhaust corrosion
Centre exhaust bracket has corroded and is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear differential oil leak
Rear fuel pipes/lines are badly corroded
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint mounting bracket insecure (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear exhaust corrosion
Centre exhaust bracket has corroded and is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear differential oil leak
Rear fuel pipes/lines are badly corroded
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside handbrake efficiency poor
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside handbrake efficiency poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
winter tyres fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
advise winter tyres fitted
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
oil leak rear diff cooler
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s front inner c/v gaiter is split
n/s front inner c/v joint is excessively worn
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both sides front drive shafts inner gaitors missing or split
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both sides front drive shafts inner gaitors missing or split
nearside front inner c/v boot split
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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K721 FUL is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 K721 FUL, 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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K721 FUL is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 1993.
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