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K872 YRX

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,134 mi
Last recorded127,134 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK872 YRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

fuel pipes corroded

mid exhaust section has temp repair

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,308 miles

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

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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K872 YRX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K872 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 K872 YRX registered?

K872 YRX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K872 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K872 YRX shows 3 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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