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J78 LGD

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,140 mi
Last recorded195,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 LGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 195,140 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 195,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 190,014 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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J78 LGD is a 1992 BMW 525 in White 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 J78 LGD, 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 J78 LGD registered?

J78 LGD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J78 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J78 LGD 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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