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K851 YRX

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,544 mi
Last recorded165,544 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK851 YRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 163,893 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 163,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 161,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 156,511 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 156,508 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 152,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 148,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 148,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 139,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 136,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 124,725 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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K851 YRX is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K851 YRX, 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

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What year was K851 YRX registered?

K851 YRX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K851 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K851 YRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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