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J635 RLJ

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ635 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,854 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Back box Corroded

Offside Inner seal corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Inner seal (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Inner seal (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Back box Corroded

Offside Inner seal corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,902 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed petrol leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,825 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,760 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Wipers poor but clearing the screen

Fail 25 Jan 2012 96,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Wipers poor but clearing the screen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,771 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOW LIMIT.R DISCS INNER LIGHT CORROSION.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.SCREEN DAMAGED.N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,018 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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J635 RLJ is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J635 RLJ, 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 J635 RLJ registered?

J635 RLJ is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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