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BMW 148V

1993 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

157,868 mi
Last recorded157,868 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 148V
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 157,868 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 151,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 157,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 155,060 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes worn to limit

Fail 6 Apr 2006 155,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes worn to limit

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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BMW 148V is a 1993 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 BMW 148V, 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 BMW 148V registered?

BMW 148V is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 1993.

Is BMW 148V safe to buy?

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