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J97 GCH

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 GCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 127,271 miles

offside rear side window broken

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 127,271 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear side window broken

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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J97 GCH is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 J97 GCH, 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 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J97 GCH registered?

J97 GCH is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J97 GCH safe to buy?

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