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K991 SKR

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 SKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 139,782 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,761 miles

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

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Steering fluid leaking out of rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Copper pipe union under coolant radiator (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,575 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 133,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,041 miles

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

both rear subframe mounting bushes badly worn

gromits missing from front N/S and O/S floor pans

some wear in both front lower ball joints

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear subframe mounting bushes badly worn

gromits missing from front N/S and O/S floor pans

some wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,816 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 103,797 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 103,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge

pas pipe damp pas pipe rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,265 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise o/s/f wishbone bush splitting

advise rear pads getting worn

advise rear sub frame bushes getting worn

advise rear tyres getting worn on inner edges and close to tread wear markers

advise slight play in front suspension and steering ball joints

strong advise pas pipe by front cross section(bottom of rad) heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,208 miles

advise fuel lines n/s/r corroded

advise wipers getting poor

advise wipers parking off screen

strong advise rear sub frame mount bushes worn

Fail 9 Oct 2008 100,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise fuel lines n/s/r corroded

advise wipers getting poor

advise wipers parking off screen

strong advise rear sub frame mount bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,945 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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K991 SKR is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 K991 SKR, 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 K991 SKR registered?

K991 SKR is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K991 SKR safe to buy?

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