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F517 JWD

1989 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 JWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 118,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 118,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 112,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 105,604 miles

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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F517 JWD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F517 JWD, 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

How do I check the history of F517 JWD?

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What year was F517 JWD registered?

F517 JWD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F517 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 JWD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F517 JWD have outstanding finance?

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