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B16 DKA

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

498,194 mi
Last recorded498,194 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 498,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 487,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 483,556 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 480,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 469,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 456,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 444,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 436,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 427,497 miles

ADVISE surface corrosion on both supply and return fuel pipes / slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 412,363 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 399,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 386,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 375,878 miles

rear fuel pipes supply and return corroded

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2010 375,878 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear fuel pipes supply and return corroded

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2009 364,488 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 364,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 344,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 319,356 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 319,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 294,879 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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B16 DKA is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 B16 DKA, 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 34 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 B16 DKA registered?

B16 DKA is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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