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K844 VEL

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,060 mi
Last recorded187,060 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 VEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 187,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 184,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 183,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 178,925 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 178,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 176,645 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 176,645 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 173,549 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 173,549 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 171,049 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 171,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 167,575 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 163,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,023 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 161,023 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 158,374 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 155,668 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 155,668 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 152,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 152,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 149,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 145,830 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 142,144 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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K844 VEL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K844 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K844 VEL registered?

K844 VEL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 1992.

Is K844 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K844 VEL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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