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F986 RGM

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 RGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,010 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 80,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,510 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 79,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 79,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 79,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 79,060 miles

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 30 May 2008 78,829 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 78,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 78,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 78,159 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F986 RGM is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F986 RGM, 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 F986 RGM registered?

F986 RGM is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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