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J430 MLN

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ430 MLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres worn low inner edge - borderline pass

Fail 6 Jun 2008 96,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres worn low inner edge - borderline pass

Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,226 miles

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

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)

all brakes pipes have rust on them

both no. plates slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre has a nail in its 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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J430 MLN is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J430 MLN, 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 J430 MLN registered?

J430 MLN is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J430 MLN safe to buy?

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