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F738 SRD

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,034 mi
Last recorded179,034 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 SRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 179,034 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f n/s/f outer sills corroided

Pass 18 Aug 2009 168,445 miles

Corrosion/pitting encroaching onto surfacces of both rear brake discs.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Inside of front screen smeared/dirty.

NSF and OSF shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

NSR and OSR metal brake pipes corroded.

OSF shock absorber piston corroded at top below top mount.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight oil residue at NSF and NSR shock absorbers.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 168,445 miles

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

Corrosion/pitting encroaching onto surfacces of both rear brake discs.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Inside of front screen smeared/dirty.

NSF and OSF shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

NSF wiper smearing slightly.

NSR and OSR metal brake pipes corroded.

OSF shock absorber piston corroded at top below top mount.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight oil residue at NSF and NSR shock absorbers.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 163,387 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle in a modeate state of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2008 163,359 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

all coil springs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle in a modeate state of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2007 157,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2007 157,312 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 152,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 152,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F738 SRD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F738 SRD, 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 F738 SRD registered?

F738 SRD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F738 SRD safe to buy?

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