MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre of exhaust minor leak
front bumper damaged
n/s inner c.v boot split
n/s rack end slight play
n/s sill corroded
n/s/ outer c.v boot poor
o/s inner c.v boot split
o/s sill (front section) very corroded
o/s/r arch rusty
o/s/r tyre on limit
rear anti rollbar bushes weak
rear pads very much on limit
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre of exhaust minor leak
front bumper damaged
n/s inner c.v boot split
n/s rack end slight play
n/s sill corroded
n/s/ outer c.v boot poor
o/s inner c.v boot split
o/s sill (front section) very corroded
o/s/r arch rusty
o/s/r tyre on limit
rear anti rollbar bushes weak
rear pads very much on limit
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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J781 NPR is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J781 NPR, 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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J781 NPR is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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