MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some play in steering linkages
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
head lining insecure
nearside rear door does not open
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
head lining insecure
nearside rear door does not open
some play in steering linkages
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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F907 SHY is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 F907 SHY, 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 F907 SHY registered?
F907 SHY is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 1989.
Is F907 SHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F907 SHY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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