MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
oil staining around head gasket area
oil staining on engine block and sump
rear brake disks appear poor
rear steel brake pipes corroded
rear steel fuel pipes corroded
rear steel suspension pipes corroded
stone chip in winscreen. zone b
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)
engine oil on minimum mark
oil staining around head gasket area
oil staining on engine block and sump
rear brake disks appear poor
rear steel brake pipes corroded
rear steel fuel pipes corroded
rear steel suspension pipes corroded
stone chip in winscreen. zone b
Slight engine oil leak from sump gasket and head gasket areas
Various brake and fuel lines corroded
Water ingress in N/S/R light lense
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K140 VAY is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 K140 VAY, 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 K140 VAY registered?
K140 VAY is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 1993.
Is K140 VAY safe to buy?
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