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A2 PNW

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,233 mi
Last recorded178,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 178,233 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 172,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 172,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 167,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2007 167,775 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 162,063 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 162,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PNW is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 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 PNW, 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 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 PNW registered?

A2 PNW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 1990.

Is A2 PNW safe to buy?

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