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K745 HNV

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

366,628 mi
Last recorded366,628 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK745 HNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 366,628 miles

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

all brake flexy hoses deterioated

all springs corroded

floor corrosion

inner sill corrosion to both sides

oil leaks

unable to view brake pads

unable to view outter sills

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 366,628 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake flexy hoses deterioated

all springs corroded

floor corrosion

inner sill corrosion to both sides

oil leaks

unable to view brake pads

unable to view outter sills

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 355,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 355,837 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 353,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 340,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to check either sills due to fitment of plastic sill covers.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 340,931 miles

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

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

Unable to check either sills due to fitment of plastic sill covers.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 327,579 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 327,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to check sills fully due to fitment of plastic sill covers.

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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K745 HNV is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K745 HNV, 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 K745 HNV registered?

K745 HNV is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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