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J453 WFL

1992 BMW 525

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

186,749 mi
Last recorded186,749 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 WFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 186,749 miles

original vt 32 still applies to test number 883063657286

Fail 11 Sep 2007 186,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top spring caps are corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arm mounts to subframe are creaking

slight movement in the steering box drop arm ball joint

underside of the vehicle is in a stage of corrosion.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 186,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J453 WFL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J453 WFL, 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 J453 WFL registered?

J453 WFL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J453 WFL safe to buy?

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