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K9 AGP

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,594 mi
Last recorded140,594 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 AGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,871 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 139,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,581 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 138,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,101 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 137,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,705 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 125,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 122,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 11,891 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 115,290 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 115,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 113,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 111,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 105,582 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 105,582 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K9 AGP is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K9 AGP, 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 K9 AGP registered?

K9 AGP is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K9 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 AGP shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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