MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K836 VEL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 K836 VEL, 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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What year was K836 VEL registered?
K836 VEL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 1992.
Is K836 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for K836 VEL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K836 VEL have outstanding finance?
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