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K736 DJB

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

348,395 mi
Last recorded348,395 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 DJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 348,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion evident on upper body work,underbody,and chassis rails

front brake hoses perrishing

fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s/f fog light not working

rear subframe mounting bushes debonded/cracking causing movement

various stonechips to swept area

wiper linkages badly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 341,397 miles

Drivers door handle sticks when opened.

Front wiper linkages and pivots worn.

Fuel system pipes corroded.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front foglamp inoperative.

Offside mirror lens cracked but not effecting rear view.

Rear number plate blurred.

Slight movement in rear axle mounting bushes.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 341,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers door handle sticks when opened.

Front wiper linkages and pivots worn.

Fuel system pipes corroded.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front foglamp inoperative.

Rear number plate blurred.

Slight movement in rear axle mounting bushes.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 326,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 326,778 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 315,145 miles

2 washer jets out of aim

front and rear exhaust mounts poor

fuel lines rusty

small stone chips in the screen

Fail 16 Nov 2006 315,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

2 washer jets out of aim

fuel lines rusty

o/s headlamp damaged

rear exhaust and front exhaust mounts poor

small chips in screen

unable to check o/s aim

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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K736 DJB is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K736 DJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K736 DJB registered?

K736 DJB is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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