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F483 PLP

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 PLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 64,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill and wing excessively corroded at front jacking point are but outwith prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded at front jacking point but outwith prescribed area

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

Fail 5 May 2021 64,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill and wing excessively corroded at front jacking point are but outwith prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded at front jacking point but outwith prescribed area

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,135 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,342 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,342 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,203 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 56,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle mounting bushes worn

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,966 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on fuel pipes

rear suspension sub frame bushes are cracked

slight play and knock in steering column and box

Pass 16 Dec 2005 51,348 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight movement in steering idler arm bushes,rear suspension subframe bushes are cracked

windscreen lamination is leaking os lower corner,rear brake pipes are corroded advise attention

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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F483 PLP is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F483 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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F483 PLP is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F483 PLP safe to buy?

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