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F227 PRD

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,838 mi
Last recorded184,838 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 PRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 184,838 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting split

n/s/f tyre just on legal limit + bald on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre + split in outer side wall

o/s + n/s outer sills corroded

o/s main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

rubber dust boots split on both front anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Jun 2007 179,618 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 179,614 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills corroded at front

centre/rear exhaust mtg poor condition

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight exhaust blow at joints

Fail 30 May 2007 179,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING WITH AGE.

Pass 31 May 2006 176,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 176,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front jacking points corroding. †front to rear fuel lines corroding at middle and rear.

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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F227 PRD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F227 PRD, 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.

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What year was F227 PRD registered?

F227 PRD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F227 PRD safe to buy?

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