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K864 HNO

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK864 HNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2008 148,373 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on front to rear+ rear outer brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded

Slight leak on offside front shock absorber + weak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 147,343 miles

corrosion on front to rear + all rear brake pipes

corrosion on near side outer sill

corrosion on rear exhaust

near side front shock absorber dust boot insecure

near side rear axle beam mounting bush worn

offside rear tyre damaged on side wall + all tyres worn on side walls

slight leak on offside front shock absorber

Fail 20 Feb 2007 147,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 145,764 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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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K864 HNO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K864 HNO, 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 K864 HNO registered?

K864 HNO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K864 HNO safe to buy?

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