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MKR 293W

1980 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,434 mi
Last recorded57,434 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1980 BMW 52580,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKR 293W
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 57,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,400 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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MKR 293W is a 1980 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,622 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 MKR 293W, 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 46 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKR 293W?

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What year was MKR 293W registered?

MKR 293W is a 1980 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is MKR 293W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKR 293W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKR 293W have outstanding finance?

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