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J6 JDG

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,797 mi
Last recorded60,797 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 JDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing assembly, lower rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing assembly, rear lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 47,618 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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J6 JDG is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J6 JDG, 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 J6 JDG registered?

J6 JDG is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J6 JDG safe to buy?

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