MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front head lights only just has pattern
both rear tyres getting low on tread
slight exhaust blow
under side of vehicle very rusty
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front head lights only just has pattern
both rear tyres getting low on tread
slight exhaust blow
under side of vehicle very rusty
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
both inner and outer sills rusty
offside wheel arch rusty
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
both inner and outer sills rusty
offside wheel arch rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
floor to sill lips starting to rust
slight play in off side rear pitman links
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
floor to sill lips starting to rust
slight play in off side rear pitman links
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
exhaust heat sheled looseand mount perrised sills and floors starting to rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J912 SBF is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J912 SBF, 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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J912 SBF is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 1992.
Is J912 SBF safe to buy?
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