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K793 OFM

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,840 mi
Last recorded84,840 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK793 OFM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,007 miles

front and rear brake pipes under sealed

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner sills under sealed

nearside and offside tyres wearing inner edges

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe to front of vehicle across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join and clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle inner sill floor area corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from rear to front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

rear axle / suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,868 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,826 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rubber missing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,672 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 57,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K793 OFM is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K793 OFM, 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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K793 OFM is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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