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J65 VJH

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,927 mi
Last recorded116,927 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 VJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 115,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,991 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2022 109,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2021

chip and scratches to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2021

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s/r (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4 brake discs worn and corroding

chip and scratches to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,041 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has stated to corrode.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 93,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear outer sill has stated to corrode.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,368 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,368 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 89,277 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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J65 VJH is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J65 VJH, 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 J65 VJH registered?

J65 VJH is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J65 VJH safe to buy?

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