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F471 PLP

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,262 mi
Last recorded108,262 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 PLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,262 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2020

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 105,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 100,998 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s front floor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s front floor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,376 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,104 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 78,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 70,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,714 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill/jacking point

Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,073 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F471 PLP is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F471 PLP, 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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F471 PLP is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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