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K958 GUG

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 GUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 81,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,702 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,295 miles

Fuel pipes corroded front to back.

Offside Front Front lower section of section off drivers door corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear lower section of door corroded on outer

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded front to back.

Offside Front Front lower section of section off drivers door corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear lower section of door corroded on outer

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,299 miles

Engine oil cap missing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,083 miles

Drivers lower door is corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drivers lower door is corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,691 miles

OSF lower wing to Sill very corroded. OSF Sill holed and very corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The OSF lower wing sill is corroded

fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Lower Spring mounting separated (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The OSF lower wing sill is corroded

fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The OSF outer sill/wing corroded holed

Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The OSF outer sill/wing corroded holed

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,993 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,809 miles

off and near side rear tyres are cracking at side wall to tread

steering box has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,195 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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K958 GUG is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K958 GUG, 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 K958 GUG registered?

K958 GUG is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K958 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K958 GUG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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