MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,231 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J842 ARC is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J842 ARC, 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 J842 ARC registered?
J842 ARC is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 6 July 1992.
Is J842 ARC safe to buy?
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