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K859 MAH

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,668 mi
Last recorded130,668 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 MAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 130,668 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 130,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 130,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 126,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 120,999 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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K859 MAH is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K859 MAH, 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 K859 MAH registered?

K859 MAH is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K859 MAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K859 MAH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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