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J925 UFL

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,930 mi
Last recorded105,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ925 UFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2025

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 97,397 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,204 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-pillar lower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front outer sills, wings and doors corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,781 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,435 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,752 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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J925 UFL is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J925 UFL, 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 J925 UFL registered?

J925 UFL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J925 UFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J925 UFL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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