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J901 AWB

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,760 mi
Last recorded111,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 AWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mtg weak centre and rear

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracking iside and out

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,749 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,655 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,552 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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J901 AWB is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J901 AWB, 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 J901 AWB registered?

J901 AWB is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J901 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 AWB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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