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J907 LOR

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ907 LOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,885 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

rear beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated with grease

crack in n/s front head lamp

exhaust very rusty

fuel lines very rusty

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering box

rear exhaust box very rusty

vehicle showing signs of ageing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering box

rear exhaust box very rusty

vehicle showing signs of ageing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,618 miles

brake and fuel pipes rusty

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,707 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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J907 LOR is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J907 LOR, 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 J907 LOR registered?

J907 LOR is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J907 LOR safe to buy?

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