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WD83277

1993 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

392,180 mi
Last recorded392,180 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD83277
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 392,180 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 392,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 385,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamp aim converter fited

rear dyferential oil leak

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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WD83277 is a 1993 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WD83277, 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 WD83277 registered?

WD83277 is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is WD83277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD83277 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.

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