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K824 OPN

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,205 mi
Last recorded190,205 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK824 OPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 190,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 189,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 184,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 184,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 179,430 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 179,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 178,981 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 4 Sep 2007 174,154 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 174,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

puncture in nearside rear tyre

various metal brake pipes corroded around fuel tank

Pass 14 Sep 2006 161,633 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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K824 OPN is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K824 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K824 OPN registered?

K824 OPN is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K824 OPN safe to buy?

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