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K779 VEA

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,224 mi
Last recorded125,224 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 VEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 125,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,878 miles

small stone chips to windscreen

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to dsifigure

nearside front tyre wall starting to pearsh

offisde rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front droplink ruber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre wall starting to pearsh

play in offside steering idler

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 11 Feb 2009 113,878 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to dsifigure

nearside front tyre wall starting to pearsh

offisde rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front droplink ruber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre wall starting to pearsh

play in offside steering idler

rear number plate starting to disfigure

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,783 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 105,016 miles

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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K779 VEA is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K779 VEA, 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 K779 VEA registered?

K779 VEA is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K779 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K779 VEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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