MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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C9 TDW is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C9 TDW, 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.
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C9 TDW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is C9 TDW safe to buy?
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