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K885 SLY

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,937 mi
Last recorded152,937 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 SLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2019 152,937 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2017 151,849 miles

both front tyres perrished

fuel pipe corroded slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2016 151,378 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 150,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 149,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 147,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 145,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 144,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 139,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 138,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 134,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 130,310 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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K885 SLY is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K885 SLY, 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

How do I check the history of K885 SLY?

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What year was K885 SLY registered?

K885 SLY is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K885 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K885 SLY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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