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J332 AYC

1991 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 AYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 98,285 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted covering testable components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,705 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 65,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,752 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 50,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J332 AYC is a 1991 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J332 AYC, 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 J332 AYC registered?

J332 AYC is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J332 AYC safe to buy?

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