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F406 FYA

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 FYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both petrol pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front n/s o/s ball joint dust covers perished

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all ball joint dust covers perished

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 156,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 156,750 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 153,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 153,395 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 152,112 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 149,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 146,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,911 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2007 139,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 129,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F406 FYA is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F406 FYA, 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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F406 FYA is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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