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K161 RLL

1993 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,076 mi
Last recorded201,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 RLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 201,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 195,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 191,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 181,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 179,537 miles

Centre Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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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K161 RLL is a 1993 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K161 RLL, 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 K161 RLL registered?

K161 RLL is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K161 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K161 RLL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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