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F533 SJD

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,287 mi
Last recorded196,287 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 SJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 196,287 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 182,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 166,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 166,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 20 Feb 2006 148,447 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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F533 SJD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F533 SJD, 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

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What year was F533 SJD registered?

F533 SJD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F533 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F533 SJD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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