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A5 DPF

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 137,491 miles

All brake discs rusty vehicle has stood for some time

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle rusting genneraly

Pass 13 Jun 2012 137,491 miles

All brake discs rusty vehicle has stood for some time

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

Underside of vehicle rusting genneraly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 138,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 137,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 134,256 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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A5 DPF is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A5 DPF, 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

How do I check the history of A5 DPF?

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What year was A5 DPF registered?

A5 DPF is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is A5 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 DPF have outstanding finance?

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