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J502 CYR

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 CYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 149,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 144,306 miles

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

o/s front wiper rubber split on end

o/s mirror glass has slight crack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 144,306 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

o/s front wiper rubber split on end

o/s mirror glass has slight crack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 134,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2006 120,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge cant fail due to raised tread

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp glass

Pass 16 Nov 2005 104,743 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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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J502 CYR is a 1991 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 J502 CYR, 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 35 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 J502 CYR registered?

J502 CYR is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J502 CYR safe to buy?

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