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BNZ 4904

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,671 mi
Last recorded166,671 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4904
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2005 166,671 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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BNZ 4904 is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNZ 4904, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 4904?

You can check the full history of BNZ 4904 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BNZ 4904 registered?

BNZ 4904 is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is BNZ 4904 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4904 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 4904 have outstanding finance?

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