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J902 SVU

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,227 mi
Last recorded180,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 SVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2009 180,227 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes at rear corroded

clunk heard from nsf but no play found on test

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarrage

hydraulic pipes at rear corroded

play in steering

suspension bushes splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2009 180,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes at rear corroded

clunk heard from nsf but no play found on test

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarrage

hydraulic pipes at rear corroded

play in steering

suspension bushes splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2008 174,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 174,704 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both track rod end gaitors split

exhaust system heavily corroded

gearbox/exhaust frontpipe bracket heavily corroded

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2007 166,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 154,729 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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J902 SVU is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J902 SVU, 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 J902 SVU registered?

J902 SVU is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J902 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J902 SVU shows 6 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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