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J440 RVM

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 RVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,195 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,377 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 RVM is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J440 RVM, 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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What year was J440 RVM registered?

J440 RVM is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J440 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J440 RVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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