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A20 AOK

1993 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 140,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 140,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 115,815 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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A20 AOK is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 AOK, 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

How do I check the history of A20 AOK?

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What year was A20 AOK registered?

A20 AOK is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is A20 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 AOK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 AOK have outstanding finance?

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