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J332 UVX

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,608 mi
Last recorded173,608 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 UVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 173,608 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans/inner sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f mud guard rubbing tyre on full lock.

o/s/r metal brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroding.

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 173,416 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans/inner sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f mud guard rubbing tyre on full lock.

o/s/r metal brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroding.

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 152,583 miles

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2009 172,776 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 149,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 149,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 144,780 miles

Same advisories as last vt 32 issued

Fail 27 Feb 2007 144,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel lines corroded

Offside rear tyre low on tread

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 UVX is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J332 UVX, 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 J332 UVX registered?

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

Is J332 UVX safe to buy?

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