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F239 XJT

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,325 mi
Last recorded119,325 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 XJT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 119,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,853 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,565 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 118,157 miles

os sill corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 111,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 109,774 miles

Near side front tyre inner tread worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,942 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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F239 XJT is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F239 XJT, 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

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What year was F239 XJT registered?

F239 XJT is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F239 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F239 XJT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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