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J938 RPL

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 RPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 130,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 129,719 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 129,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 122,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 122,139 miles

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 115,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,448 miles

fuel lines rusty at rear by tank

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension and wishbones rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox seal and reverse light switch

slight oil leak from timing chain adjuster

slight oil leak from top of engine

slight play in steering box

unable to see all brake pads

unable to see all of hand brake cable

Fail 16 Jan 2009 112,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front brake discs rusty

fuel lines rusty at rear by tank

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension and wishbones rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox seal and reverse light switch

slight oil leak from timing chain adjuster

slight oil leak from top of engine

slight play in steering box

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to bindiong brake, unable to turn wheel freely

unable to see all brake pads

unable to see all of hand brake cable

Pass 25 Jan 2008 106,872 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2008 106,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,004 miles

centre exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Jan 2006 97,475 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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J938 RPL is a 1992 BMW 525 in White 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 J938 RPL, 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 J938 RPL registered?

J938 RPL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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