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F852 DOK

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,899 mi
Last recorded167,899 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 DOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 167,899 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 167,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 154,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked and wearing on edge

power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 154,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked and wearing on edge

power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 150,459 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks on side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2007 145,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 139,752 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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F852 DOK is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F852 DOK, 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 F852 DOK registered?

F852 DOK is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F852 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F852 DOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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