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K118 RLT

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,739 mi
Last recorded169,739 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 RLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 149,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 146,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 140,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 127,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 122,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 113,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,535 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,492 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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K118 RLT is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K118 RLT, 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 K118 RLT?

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What year was K118 RLT registered?

K118 RLT is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is K118 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 RLT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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