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C292 MJX

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 MJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2010 155,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror scratched/damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 155,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror scratched/damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 18 May 2010 155,238 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror scratched/damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 134,274 miles

brake warning lamp on.....

front brake imbalance on max 25%.....

general light under body light corrosion....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking.....

oil leaks....

play in n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link joints.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 12 May 2009 133,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp on.....

general light under body light corrosion....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking.....

oil leaks....

play in n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link joints.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 19 May 2008 109,356 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding ,

general under body corrosion...

play in steering connecting arm o/s ball joint....

rear brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

wipers smear....

Fail 12 May 2008 109,313 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear brake discs corroding ,

general under body corrosion...

play in steering connecting arm o/s ball joint....

rear brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

wipers smear....

Pass 1 May 2007 87,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust rear box just fouling body.

Pass 6 May 2006 66,100 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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C292 MJX is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C292 MJX, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C292 MJX registered?

C292 MJX is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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