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K801 CWN

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 CWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 126,146 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 126,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 125,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 124,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 123,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 121,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 115,689 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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K801 CWN is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K801 CWN, 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

How do I check the history of K801 CWN?

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What year was K801 CWN registered?

K801 CWN is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K801 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K801 CWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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