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M525 TWY

1994 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 TWY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn + rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering fouling clocks (2.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,019 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam pattern (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn + rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering fouling clocks (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,935 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm / shaft bushes worn to excess. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre misshaped

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,754 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,329 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,687 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,974 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2007 53,037 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,903 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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M525 TWY is a 1994 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,950 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M525 TWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M525 TWY is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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