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J293 BNW

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 BNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,145 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 59,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,416 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front main beam light has water ingress affecting light pattern

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 51,412 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front main beam light has water ingress affecting light pattern

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,553 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,468 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,246 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,927 miles

water pump bearing collapsing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,622 miles

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

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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J293 BNW is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J293 BNW, 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 J293 BNW registered?

J293 BNW is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J293 BNW safe to buy?

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