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J759 DUU

1992 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,733 mi
Last recorded135,733 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ759 DUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,733 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r service brake low

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blades wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2011 135,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r service brake low

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blades wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 126,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 126,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 116,313 miles

Flexible fuel pipe at fuel filter perished,

Knocking noise from steering.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side front anti roll bar link dust seal split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 116,313 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Flexible fuel pipe at fuel filter perished,

Knocking noise from steering.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side front anti roll bar link dust seal split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 111,815 miles

offside front anti roll bar rubber split

oil leak from engine

play in steering column

Fail 26 Sep 2007 111,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

play in steering column

offside front anti roll bar rubber split

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,569 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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J759 DUU is a 1992 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J759 DUU, 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 J759 DUU registered?

J759 DUU is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J759 DUU safe to buy?

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