MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Light scratching to window screen in swept area
Rear number plate deteriorated
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Water ingress in near side head lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Light scratching to window screen in swept area
Rear number plate deteriorated
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Water ingress in near side head lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyres inner edges worn
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyres inner edges worn
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side front track rod end pinch bolt missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J238 LLR is a 1991 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 J238 LLR, 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 J238 LLR registered?
J238 LLR is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1991.
Is J238 LLR safe to buy?
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