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J49 MLT

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

241,486 mi
Last recorded241,486 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 MLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 241,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 236,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 235,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 233,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 231,737 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel just acceptable

Pass 22 Mar 2021 223,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 223,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 212,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 203,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 195,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 193,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 193,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2007 186,083 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 186,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J49 MLT is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J49 MLT, 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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J49 MLT is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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