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K731 MEU

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

366,455 mi
Last recorded366,455 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 MEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2007 366,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips in windscreen

engine and general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake lever travel getting long

part of exhaust front pipe clamp loose

some play in steering box sector shaft area

Pass 24 Nov 2006 346,910 miles

as per original vt 32 no 103099216371 + temperary repair to rear silencer - less item 008

Fail 15 Nov 2006 346,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

auxilary drive belt perished

bad oil leak rear engine area

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn inner edge

n/s/f driving light lens damaged

o/s electric headlight adjuster continues to motor

rear silencer rattles when hit

some play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 21 Nov 2005 329,144 miles

HEAVY engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front + rear brake discs very thin (on limit)

fuel pipes corroding

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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K731 MEU is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K731 MEU, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K731 MEU registered?

K731 MEU is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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