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F302 FGP

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,849 mi
Last recorded32,849 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 FGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,849 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 28,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,074 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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F302 FGP is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F302 FGP, 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

How do I check the history of F302 FGP?

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What year was F302 FGP registered?

F302 FGP is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F302 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F302 FGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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