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BBZ 8869

1992 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,860 mi
Last recorded224,860 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 8869
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 224,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 219,377 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 215,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 215,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 212,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 207,626 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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BBZ 8869 is a 1992 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBZ 8869, 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 BBZ 8869 registered?

BBZ 8869 is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 1992.

Is BBZ 8869 safe to buy?

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