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J910 MLD

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,884 mi
Last recorded159,884 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 MLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 159,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 159,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 159,415 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 159,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test

Offside Rear Outer Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test

Pass 4 May 2018 159,005 miles

Nearside Rear Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test.

Offside Rear Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test.

Fail 4 May 2018 159,005 miles

Nearside Rear Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test.

Offside Rear Evidence of tyre in contact with the body due to tyre wall marked but no contact at time of Test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 158,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,725 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 158,725 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 158,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 158,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 156,600 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 156,600 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 156,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 156,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 155,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 150,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 146,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 142,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 139,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 133,877 miles

offside front tyre has nail in tred

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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J910 MLD is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J910 MLD, 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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J910 MLD is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J910 MLD safe to buy?

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