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J101 JMW

1992 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,833 mi
Last recorded165,833 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 JMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 165,833 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2009 159,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 154,336 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member on offside corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 150,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 150,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 145,715 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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J101 JMW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green 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 J101 JMW, 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 J101 JMW registered?

J101 JMW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J101 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 JMW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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