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A15 UCC

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,557 mi
Last recorded189,557 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 189,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs scored, rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 189,532 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 189,518 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 181,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 181,385 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 174,840 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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A15 UCC is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 A15 UCC, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 UCC registered?

A15 UCC is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A15 UCC safe to buy?

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