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J91 OKO

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 OKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 174,289 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 174,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,913 miles

slight play in offside stering drop arm †

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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J91 OKO is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J91 OKO, 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 J91 OKO registered?

J91 OKO is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J91 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J91 OKO shows 3 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.

Does J91 OKO have outstanding finance?

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