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J724 XCF

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ724 XCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear antiroll bar rubber bushes perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,866 miles

both front main beam headlights showing condensation but o/k at test

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 64,261 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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J724 XCF is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J724 XCF, 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 J724 XCF registered?

J724 XCF is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J724 XCF safe to buy?

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