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K742 RVH

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,107 mi
Last recorded250,107 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 RVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 250,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 243,680 miles

4mm chip in windscreen zone a

n/s/f steering idler arm bush has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/f jacking point corroding

o/s/f steering drag link ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Apr 2009 243,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

4mm chip in windscreen zone a

n/s/f steering idler arm bush has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/f jacking point corroding

o/s/f steering drag link ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2008 237,167 miles

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

overheating

Pass 10 May 2007 231,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 231,124 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 224,390 miles
Fail 10 May 2006

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

mileometer not displaying

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

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

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

emission test not carried out due to condition of exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

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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K742 RVH is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K742 RVH, 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 K742 RVH registered?

K742 RVH is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 1992.

Is K742 RVH safe to buy?

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