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J367 VRD

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ367 VRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 114,112 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 114,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,519 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wall damage

Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wall damage

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,482 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,072 miles

front & rear brake pads 75% worn

front crossbeam corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,072 miles

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

front & rear brake pads 75% worn

front crossbeam corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,321 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

other brake pipes corroding

suspension bushes perished

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

other brake pipes corroding

suspension bushes perished

Fail 26 Sep 2011 93,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,998 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,689 miles

Front fog lights slightly insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,689 miles

Front fog lights slightly insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel breather tube slight corrosion

general rear suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,054 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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J367 VRD is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 J367 VRD, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J367 VRD registered?

J367 VRD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J367 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J367 VRD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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