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F390 RLX

1989 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,636 mi
Last recorded203,636 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 RLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 203,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 201,365 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 201,357 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 197,346 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 194,234 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 194,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 186,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 182,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 176,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 171,214 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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F390 RLX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F390 RLX, 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 F390 RLX registered?

F390 RLX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F390 RLX safe to buy?

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