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J893 DUC

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,613 mi
Last recorded169,613 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 DUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 169,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front sill corrosion but not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhust box corroded on outer surface

slight play in steering box

various brake and fuel pipes surface rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 168,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front sill

has slight free play at steering wheel

oil leak

some fuel and brake pipes rusty under car

Fail 8 Mar 2016 168,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front sill

has slight free play at steering wheel

oil leak

some fuel and brake pipes rusty under car

Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front sills rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2015 166,239 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front sills rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 164,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside and offside front sills

Pass 21 Mar 2013 162,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 162,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking and offside front low on edge

centre exhaust rust

some light scratches on front screen

Fail 19 Mar 2012 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking and offside front low on edge

centre exhaust rust

some light scratches on front screen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 157,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 153,867 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

light scratches on screen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 150,314 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

light surface scratches on screen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 147,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 142,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2006 137,653 miles

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

oil leak

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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J893 DUC is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J893 DUC, 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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J893 DUC is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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