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J146 JKN

1992 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,814 mi
Last recorded116,814 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 JKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 116,814 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 109,523 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Inner and Outer Edge of Nearside Rear Tyre Worn

offside Front Lower Arm Slightly Damaged

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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J146 JKN is a 1992 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J146 JKN, 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 J146 JKN registered?

J146 JKN is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J146 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J146 JKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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