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K721 FUL

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,359 mi
Last recorded140,359 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 FUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,359 miles

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) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,353 miles

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) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 139,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,307 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 30 Oct 2014 136,289 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 134,463 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 134,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 126,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 124,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 124,192 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,588 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 119,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sides front drive shafts inner gaitors missing or split

Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,795 miles

nearside front inner c/v boot split

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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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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