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F848 RLU

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,528 mi
Last recorded123,528 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 RLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2014 123,272 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 123,272 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 122,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,809 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 119,219 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 118,357 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,329 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 117,323 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,638 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 115,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F848 RLU is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F848 RLU, 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 F848 RLU registered?

F848 RLU is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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