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K151 DEG

1993 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 DEG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,281 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 132,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 109,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,983 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 106,983 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 104,518 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 104,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,775 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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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K151 DEG is a 1993 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K151 DEG, 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 K151 DEG?

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What year was K151 DEG registered?

K151 DEG is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K151 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 DEG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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