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F881 LKJ

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,497 mi
Last recorded182,497 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 182,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 182,497 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 175,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 175,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2008 168,312 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 168,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 158,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 148,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 139,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 139,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F881 LKJ is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F881 LKJ, 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

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What year was F881 LKJ registered?

F881 LKJ is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is F881 LKJ safe to buy?

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