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J440 FGO

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 FGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 163,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 158,993 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 158,993 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear subframe bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2009 155,588 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 155,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 152,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 152,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 149,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 149,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 146,620 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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J440 FGO is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J440 FGO, 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

How do I check the history of J440 FGO?

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What year was J440 FGO registered?

J440 FGO is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J440 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J440 FGO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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