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J310 UEC

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,329 mi
Last recorded98,329 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ310 UEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,909 miles

All Four Tyres Cracked

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Back (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Back (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,038 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 90,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,010 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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J310 UEC is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J310 UEC, 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 J310 UEC registered?

J310 UEC is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J310 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J310 UEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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