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J25 OPB

1991 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,138 mi
Last recorded132,138 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 OPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,138 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mount missing but well supported

Fail 8 Jan 2014 132,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

osf and nsf tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mount missing but well supported

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 3 Jan 2012 125,529 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust rubber mounts splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,092 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear discs slighly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 122,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear discs slighly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,115 miles

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

steering has a slight knock i suggest further investigation. could be in the colume, all visable components are fine

there are two fuel pipes at the rear of the vehicle that are starting to corrode quite alot.this is nothing to do with the mot, but as the rest of the vehicle so clean and also that all the rest of the fuel pipes have been coated i suggest you clean

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm 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)

engine breather hose is split

Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm 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)

engine breather hose is split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 103,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,046 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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J25 OPB is a 1991 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J25 OPB, 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 J25 OPB registered?

J25 OPB is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J25 OPB safe to buy?

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