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F625 UHP

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,944 mi
Last recorded121,944 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF625 UHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 121,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,113 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,062 miles

both outer sills appear very corroded but have covers fitted

rear suspension stabilizer dog bone links have play

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,184 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,981 miles

both rear suspension stabilizer links(dogbone)have play

rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

sill covers fitted suspect corrosion of sills

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,468 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,468 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,024 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Apr 2012 102,209 miles

Engine oil leak. (Rocker cover??)

Front and rear shock absorber bumpstops/piston covers deteriorated.

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

Rear differential wet with oil.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,209 miles

Engine oil leak. (Rocker cover??)

Front and rear shock absorber bumpstops/piston covers deteriorated.

Rear differential wet with oil.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,811 miles

windscreen chipped

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,009 miles

O/S front to rear rigid brake pipe to intermediate flexi-hose starting to corrode.

Passenger side washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hoses perrished

engine oil leaks

rear diff oil leak

wind screen washers and wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,157 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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F625 UHP is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F625 UHP, 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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F625 UHP is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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