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J424 VRD

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

164,991 mi
Last recorded164,991 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 VRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2007 164,991 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Loose wires hanging from front spoiler area at front

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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J424 VRD is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 J424 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J424 VRD registered?

J424 VRD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J424 VRD safe to buy?

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