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C9 TDW

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,182 mi
Last recorded227,182 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 TDW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 227,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 227,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 227,178 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 227,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 226,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 187,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 183,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 179,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,392 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 TDW registered?

C9 TDW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C9 TDW safe to buy?

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