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J959 LLT

1992 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 LLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both lower front wing attachments badly corroded

fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 149,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 149,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 145,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes front to rear corroded

exhaust and exhaust rubbers in poor condition

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 145,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes front to rear corroded

exhaust and exhaust rubbers in poor condition

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 141,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 141,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 135,975 miles

Centre rubber exhaust mount perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 135,975 miles

Centre rubber exhaust mount perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 130,142 miles

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

advise slight ex blow rear connection

Fail 17 Jun 2009 130,142 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise slight ex blow rear connection

Pass 17 Jun 2008 127,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate getting poor

Pass 27 Jun 2007 121,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

fuel pipes corroded

outer handbrake cable casing corroded

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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J959 LLT is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J959 LLT, 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 J959 LLT registered?

J959 LLT is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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