MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
centre exhaust corroded
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
centre exhaust rubbers perished
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was J938 RPL registered?
J938 RPL is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1992.
Is J938 RPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J938 RPL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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