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J175 CAO

1992 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 CAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,594 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,617 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,660 miles

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2006 88,479 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 85,571 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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J175 CAO is a 1992 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J175 CAO, 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 J175 CAO registered?

J175 CAO is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J175 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J175 CAO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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