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K870 DMO

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,295 mi
Last recorded139,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 DMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rubbers missing on exhaust

Fail 21 Jun 2010 138,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rubbers missing on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2009 133,264 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 133,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn on edge. Rear tyres near limit. Cracks to n/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,926 miles

exhaust centre rubbers heavily perished

perishing to rear drop link bushes

rear subframe bushes worn - recommend replace soon

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes in places - greased

Pass 7 Jun 2007 112,814 miles

corrosion to various pipes at rear [previously greased].

Pass 26 Jun 2006 105,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 105,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension rear control arms rear bushes seperating getting weak

corrosion to fuel pipes underside

rear subframe front bushes seperating getting weak

Pass 14 Jun 2005 98,743 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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K870 DMO is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K870 DMO, 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 K870 DMO registered?

K870 DMO is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K870 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K870 DMO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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