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K981 OJK

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 OJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 132,698 miles

BRAKE LINES STARTING TO CORRRODE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 17 May 2013 132,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE LINES STARTING TO CORRRODE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 24 May 2012 132,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust deterioated

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,475 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to underside and bodywork

Pass 19 Mar 2010 118,102 miles

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

Rear break lines corried

Slight play in both front iner track arms

o/s/f tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 108,122 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,145 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 97,573 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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K981 OJK is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K981 OJK, 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 K981 OJK registered?

K981 OJK is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K981 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 OJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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