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J648 LTP

1991 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,525 mi
Last recorded196,525 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ648 LTP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 196,525 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges(raised edge)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2009 196,525 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges(raised edge)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2008 188,568 miles

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2007 182,011 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear suspension arms inner bushes are debonding

oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2007 181,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear suspension arms inner bushes debonding

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2006 173,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges(raised edges)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear diff leaking oil

various oil leaks

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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J648 LTP is a 1991 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J648 LTP, 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.

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J648 LTP is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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