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J434 VDP

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ434 VDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,615 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,226 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front to rear (rear section) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,660 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,685 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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J434 VDP is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J434 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J434 VDP registered?

J434 VDP is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J434 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J434 VDP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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