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J775 ECH

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 ECH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 163,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 157,732 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes very rusty

rear brake pads look low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2006 157,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in poor condition & has a number of small leaks

stone chip in windscreen

unable to fully check hydrolic pipes due to covered in grease

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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J775 ECH is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J775 ECH, 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

How do I check the history of J775 ECH?

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What year was J775 ECH registered?

J775 ECH is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J775 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J775 ECH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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