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H875 JPC

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,040 mi
Last recorded220,040 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH875 JPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 220,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 218,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 210,799 miles

off side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 200,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 193,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 187,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 179,489 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 179,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 170,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 158,482 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 158,482 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 142,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 124,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 112,347 miles

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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H875 JPC is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H875 JPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H875 JPC registered?

H875 JPC is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 1991.

Is H875 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H875 JPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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