1992 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · J590 WFL
1992 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 306,593 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 306,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J590 WFL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2011
- 306,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J590 WFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 525 (J590 WFL) between July 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)”.
J590 WFL Mileage History
- 27/07/2006260,605 km
- 19/07/2007274,520 mi
- 16/08/2008285,966 km
- 30/10/2008286,193 mi
- 19/11/2009296,048 mi+9,855 mi
- 24/11/2009296,051 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/2011306,589 km
- 28/02/2011306,593 mi
Average of roughly 10,015 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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