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K11 HSM

1993 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,925 mi
Last recorded176,925 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 HSM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 176,925 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

damage to n/s o/s rear tail light lenses

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

rear suspension link joints worn

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Fail 22 Oct 2007 176,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

corrosion to fuel pipes

damage to n/s o/s rear tail light lenses

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

rear suspension link joints worn

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2006 171,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 171,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

damage to n/s/sill

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension link bushes showing wear

Pass 8 Oct 2005 165,479 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 165,478 miles

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

chips in screen

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

damage o/s/r indicator lens

strong advise wear to n/s/r track link

wear in front discs

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

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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K11 HSM is a 1993 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K11 HSM, 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 K11 HSM registered?

K11 HSM is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K11 HSM safe to buy?

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