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J686 WRD

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,300 mi
Last recorded192,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 WRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 192,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 189,199 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot perished

Offside Front sill holed and corroded non prescribed area (jack point )

all fuel pipes corroded

engine damp with oil

inner sill corroding

rear subframe bush's worn and split

sill kit fitted

sill under silled and have been welded

slight play all front steering joints

Fail 5 Nov 2016 189,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step / outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot perished

Offside Front sill holed and corroded non prescribed area (jack point )

all fuel pipes corroded

engine damp with oil

inner sill corroding

rear number plate marked

rear subframe bush's worn and split

sill kit fitted

sill under silled and have been welded

slight play all front steering joints

Fail 21 Jul 2016 188,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill cover fitted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and lower (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 183,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 183,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 178,721 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2013 173,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 168,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 163,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 158,811 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 154,173 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 150,245 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front tyre wall starting to perish

sills covered by mouldings

wheel centers covered

Fail 13 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front tyre wall starting to perish

sills covered by mouldings

wheel centers covered

Pass 6 Aug 2007 145,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 141,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 141,258 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

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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J686 WRD is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J686 WRD, 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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J686 WRD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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