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F830 DMS

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 DMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,036 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,986 miles

small cuts in all 4 tyres sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,891 miles

small cuts in all 4 tyres side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,793 miles

small cuts in all 4 tyres side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,720 miles

n/s wiper torn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 121,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 121,020 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres cracking in sidewalls

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 120,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 120,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,870 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 118,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 118,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 117,188 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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F830 DMS is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F830 DMS, 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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What year was F830 DMS registered?

F830 DMS is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F830 DMS safe to buy?

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