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F394 RYY

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 RYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,228 miles

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

w/screen chip

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,596 miles

wind/screen stone chip

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 25,372 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,617 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 20,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F394 RYY is a 1989 BMW 525 in White 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 F394 RYY, 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 F394 RYY registered?

F394 RYY is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F394 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F394 RYY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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