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J652 JCP

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,540 mi
Last recorded158,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 JCP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 158,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to offside front floorpan

earside front and offside front tyre valves deteriorating

engine breather pipe split

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,288 miles

Fuel pipes corroding heavily

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

O/S and N/S front brake pipes corroding heavily

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes corroding heavily

Pass 10 Aug 2010 155,578 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2009 153,109 miles

corrosion o/s sill outside pescribed area

fuel pipe corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2009 153,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion o/s sill outside pescribed area

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2008 151,277 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 149,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2006 148,727 miles

front to rear fuel pipe rusting

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 18 Jul 2005 146,880 miles

Both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

Fuel pipes rusting under vehicle †

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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J652 JCP is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J652 JCP, 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 J652 JCP registered?

J652 JCP is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J652 JCP safe to buy?

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