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K746 UPV

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,762 mi
Last recorded148,762 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 UPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 148,762 miles

offside rear lamp mrepaired with tape

see vt323 issued 28/7/2009

Fail 28 Jul 2009 148,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both nearside doors damaged / taped

nearside front seat belt lock

nearside front tyre worn smooth around inner shoulder

offside wiper poor

Pass 25 Jul 2008 143,452 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged in centre of vehicle

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Jul 2008 143,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged in centre of vehicle

Offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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K746 UPV is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K746 UPV, 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 K746 UPV registered?

K746 UPV is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K746 UPV safe to buy?

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