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H818 JCV

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

260,020 mi
Last recorded260,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 JCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 260,020 miles

NSF tyre wearing low on inner

OSR inner CV boot perished

Rear tyres wearing low and on inner

Slight play in NSF anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2025 246,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,405 miles

Steering rack ball joint boots perished

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,846 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2021 118,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

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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H818 JCV is a 1991 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 H818 JCV, 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 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H818 JCV registered?

H818 JCV is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H818 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H818 JCV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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