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J494 DYH

1992 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 DYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,270 miles

Nearside centre exhaust mounting splitting

Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm,.,,,,,,Offside rear tyre 3.7mm

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

Offside centre exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 110,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ign switch sticks

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and nearside front tyre sidewall bad damage and low on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 103,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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J494 DYH is a 1992 BMW 525 in Grey 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 J494 DYH, 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 J494 DYH registered?

J494 DYH is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J494 DYH 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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