MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fuel pipes rusty
Fuel hose at rear of vehicle perished but not leaking
O/S/F anti roll bar link dust cover split
O/S/F headlight cracked lense not effecting beam pattern
Propshaft coupling has advanced amounts of movement in the joint but not insecure or fouling any part of the vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J157 LOW is a 1992 BMW 525 in Black 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 J157 LOW, 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 J157 LOW registered?
J157 LOW is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is J157 LOW safe to buy?
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