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D3 MEA

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,904 mi
Last recorded153,904 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,124 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 152,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 151,726 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 150,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 150,467 miles

rear fuel pipes corroed

Fail 10 Aug 2012 150,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear fuel pipes corroed

Pass 2 Aug 2011 150,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 149,856 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 149,856 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 148,820 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 148,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 148,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 147,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 147,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 125,996 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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D3 MEA is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D3 MEA, 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.

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What year was D3 MEA registered?

D3 MEA is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is D3 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MEA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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