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J485 HSN

1992 BMW 525

Maroon Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,254 mi
Last recorded223,254 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 HSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 223,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside / offside rear tyres badly worn on inner egde

Fail 13 Aug 2009 223,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside / offside rear tyres badly worn on inner egde

Pass 11 Aug 2008 215,288 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 215,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 209,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 209,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 204,006 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 204,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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J485 HSN is a 1992 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J485 HSN, 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 J485 HSN registered?

J485 HSN is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J485 HSN safe to buy?

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