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A2 GVV

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,448 mi
Last recorded231,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 231,448 miles

all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

both front tyres are cracking in the tread area

both rear anti-roll bar droplinks have bushes that are cracking

both rear axle to body mounting bushes are worn which is allowing some movement

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

nearside front floor is corroded around a drain hole. Remedial repairs are advised

offside front wing although corroded is not presenting a sharp edge

offside outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 11 Jul 2013 231,448 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

both front tyres are cracking in the tread area

both rear anti-roll bar droplinks have bushes that are cracking

both rear axle to body mounting bushes are worn which is allowing some movement

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

nearside front floor is corroded around a drain hole. Remedial repairs are advised

offside front wing although corroded is not presenting a sharp edge

offside outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 9 Jul 2012 226,643 miles

all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

both front tyres are cracking in the tread and outer sidewall areas

both outer sills are corroded. The nearside front jacking point is also missing

both rear 3 point seatbelt stalks would benefit from lubrication of the release mechanisms

both rear wheels are noisy when rotated

exhaust system is corroded

power steering box appears to have a small leak. The power steering pipes are also corroded

the horn push only appears to work with the steering wheel in certain positions

various suspension etc bushes are cracking and have slight movement

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 2 Jul 2012 226,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

all tyres are cracking in the tread and outer sidewall areas. Replacement of these tyres are recommended

both outer sills are corroded. The nearside front jacking point is also missing

both rear 3 point seatbelt stalks would benefit from lubrication of the release mechanisms

both rear wheels are noisy when rotated

exhaust system is corroded

power steering box appears to have a small leak. The power steering pipes are also corroded

the horn push only appears to work with the steering wheel in certain positions

various suspension etc bushes are cracking and have slight movement

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Nov 2008 224,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 224,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 222,094 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 222,094 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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A2 GVV is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A2 GVV, 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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A2 GVV is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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