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J757 DYP

1992 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,286 mi
Last recorded210,286 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 DYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 210,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 202,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 195,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

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

Fluid seepage *OSF part of the vehicle*.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 195,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fluid seepage *OSF part of the vehicle*.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 191,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 191,290 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 183,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 183,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 176,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 173,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 171,116 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 171,116 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front tyre a nail

offside front inner cv gaitor 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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J757 DYP is a 1992 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J757 DYP, 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 J757 DYP registered?

J757 DYP is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J757 DYP safe to buy?

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