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F598 DEW

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,349 mi
Last recorded204,349 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 DEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 204,349 miles

n/s/f indicator condition and security

Fail 12 Aug 2015 204,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f indicator condition and security

Pass 3 Sep 2014 201,140 miles

condition of both rear anti roll bar link rubbers

corrosion on both outer sills

steering box damp

Pass 12 Aug 2013 198,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2012 193,883 miles

both front outer sills corroded and holed

slight play innearsidesteering/suspension joint

Pass 15 Aug 2011 189,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 184,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 178,292 miles

condition of offside rear brake hose ferrol

play in sterring box

Pass 13 Aug 2008 172,244 miles

All brake pipe & main fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Corosion to rear brake hose ferrules

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

Oil leak

Play in steering components

Pass 28 Aug 2007 166,723 miles

Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering components

Pass 16 Aug 2006 159,755 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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F598 DEW is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F598 DEW, 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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F598 DEW is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F598 DEW safe to buy?

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