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J300 ALL

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 ALL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2006 126,617 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 126,602 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads geting low

some corrion to sill on n/s

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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J300 ALL is a 1991 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J300 ALL, 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 J300 ALL registered?

J300 ALL is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J300 ALL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 ALL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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