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K879 SWP

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK879 SWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,849 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear various parts and components, worn , along brake pipe, suspension , components.

Fail 18 Apr 2026 105,844 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has very strong smile of petrol , with self engine rav not satiable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear various parts and components, worn , along brake pipe, suspension , components.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 105,792 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear metal brake pipe from t-piece to nearside rear flexi slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,898 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust very corroded

FUEL PIPES AT REAR CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,898 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust very corroded

FUEL PIPES AT REAR CORRODED

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,503 miles

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

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

suspect operation of rear suspension accumulators

Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,503 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspect operation of rear suspension accumulators

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,829 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,813 miles

Both front shock absorbers are slightly soft

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Exhaust system slightly corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,768 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front shock absorbers are slightly soft

Exhaust system slightly corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,635 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,974 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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K879 SWP is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K879 SWP, 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.

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What year was K879 SWP registered?

K879 SWP is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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