MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear panel exesive corroded
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)
Offside 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)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear panel exesive corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant hose deteriorated
exesive corrosion in the towbar area,but not in the supporting panel
fuel pipes corroded
offside front indicator light lens missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant hose deteriorated
exesive corrosion in the towbar area,but not in the supporting panel
fuel pipes corroded
offside front indicator light lens missing
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on body work
corrosion on brake pipes
heavy corrosion on both outter sills
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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C390 YDG is a 1986 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C390 YDG, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C390 YDG is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 1986.
Is C390 YDG safe to buy?
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