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K122 RLT

1993 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,088 mi
Last recorded127,088 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 RLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 119,718 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,920 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K122 RLT is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K122 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.

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What year was K122 RLT registered?

K122 RLT is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K122 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K122 RLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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