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J245 PPE

1991 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,705 mi
Last recorded192,705 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 PPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 192,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 192,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 191,989 miles

Central exhaust rubber slt cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 190,489 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 190,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 187,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 186,030 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 184,983 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 184,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 184,108 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 183,419 miles

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

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 183,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 182,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 181,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 178,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 173,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 164,558 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 164,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 155,688 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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J245 PPE is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J245 PPE, 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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J245 PPE is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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