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F989 SRT

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 SRT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,804 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,565 miles

all steel fuel pipes badly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,366 miles

power steering pipes corroded.

steel fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,366 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

power steering pipes corroded.

steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,942 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F bump stop deteriorating

P/S fluid pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,119 miles

corrosion to both rear top coil spring cups/housings.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

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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F989 SRT is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F989 SRT, 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 F989 SRT registered?

F989 SRT is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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