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K732 MEU

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,439 mi
Last recorded232,439 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK732 MEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 232,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front floor to sill corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f seat belt fraying

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 232,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front floor to sill corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f seat belt fraying

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 225,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

windscreen stone chip out of swept area

Pass 15 Aug 2008 218,848 miles

rrear no plate marked, o/s/f tyre on limit, o/s/r tyre low inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 212,651 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 212,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2006 209,344 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 209,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

near side front drop link boot split

Pass 16 May 2005 200,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 200,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal fuel lines surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

rear number plate marked

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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K732 MEU is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K732 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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K732 MEU is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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