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J146 OFV

1992 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,347 mi
Last recorded219,347 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 OFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 219,347 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 219,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 201,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 201,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 182,817 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 182,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FUEL PIPES SURFACE CORRODED, ADVISE REGULAR INSPECTION / CLEAN & GREASE.

STEERING BOX HAS SUSPECT INTERMITTENT SLIGHT TIGHT SPOT ON L/H LOCK, ADVISE REGULAR INSCTION

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

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 OFV is a 1992 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

J146 OFV is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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