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J377 VDP

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,086 mi
Last recorded195,086 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 VDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 195,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

water level sign on

Pass 15 May 2015 193,335 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 193,335 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 191,244 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 191,244 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 189,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 187,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 187,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 185,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 183,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 181,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 85,978 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 177,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2006 174,136 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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J377 VDP is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J377 VDP, 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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J377 VDP is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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