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F927 SAE

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,194 mi
Last recorded207,194 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 SAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 207,194 miles

both front lower sills are corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 206,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 206,074 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 206,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 204,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 203,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 201,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 196,475 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 196,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 192,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 192,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 189,518 miles

Fuel pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 189,518 miles

Fuel pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 185,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering idler slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 184,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 182,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside and nearside outer cills corroded not within perscribe areas

Pass 23 Nov 2007 181,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 176,829 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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F927 SAE is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F927 SAE, 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 F927 SAE registered?

F927 SAE is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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