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J45 OKP

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 OKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 118,689 miles

Both rear suspesnion strut top mounting spring cups corroded, advise attention.

Centre exhaust hangers cracking/perished.

Corrosion to both outer sills rear sections.

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread depth on outer edges.

N/s/r tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

O/s/r tyre low tread depth.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow.

Rear suspension leveling pipes corroded.

Fail 28 May 2008 117,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both centre exhaust mountings starting to split and perish

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding and has slight blow

o/s main beam lens cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small chip/crack in bottom n/s of windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 117,213 miles

both centre exhaust mountings starting to split and perish

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding and has slight blow

o/s main beam lens cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small chip/crack in bottom n/s of windscreen

Pass 16 May 2007 115,455 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2006 112,855 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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J45 OKP is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J45 OKP, 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 J45 OKP registered?

J45 OKP is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J45 OKP safe to buy?

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