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A17 RFD

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,373 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short on starter motor (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel lines excessively codded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short on starter motor (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel lines excessively codded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,068 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 97,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 97,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

rear discs badly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,147 miles

slight damage to n s f wing repeater but still visible

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,574 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 82,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,206 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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A17 RFD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 RFD, 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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A17 RFD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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