MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
366,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
as per original vt 32 no 103099216371 + temperary repair to rear silencer - less item 008
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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