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F24 VRU

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 VRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,305 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

main fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,527 miles

both front jacking points corroded outside prescribed area

damage to the o/s/f bumper

Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,507 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front jacking points corroded outside prescribed area

damage to the o/s/f bumper

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,479 miles

Coolant leak

Engine belts starting to split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear tyres nearing wear markers

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,204 miles

Both sills corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 93,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,420 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,494 miles

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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F24 VRU is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F24 VRU, 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 F24 VRU registered?

F24 VRU is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F24 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 VRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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