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K968 YPM

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,918 mi
Last recorded139,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 YPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 139,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 138,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 135,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 135,358 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 133,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 131,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 130,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 128,106 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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K968 YPM is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K968 YPM, 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 34 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 K968 YPM registered?

K968 YPM is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K968 YPM safe to buy?

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