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F406 UPD

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,439 mi
Last recorded150,439 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 150,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not split yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not split yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 149,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 149,462 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area holed by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 147,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 145,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,074 miles

Nearside jacking point very corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 140,074 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside jacking point very corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded & in poor condition. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front sill holed by corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion hole in offside front sill area.

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 123,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 123,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,902 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 114,891 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2008 114,891 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,584 miles

offside inner headlight glass is damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 108,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 105,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UPD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UPD, 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 F406 UPD registered?

F406 UPD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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