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F992 LMY

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,152 mi
Last recorded150,152 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF992 LMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,012 miles

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2018 148,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,359 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2016 146,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 142,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,733 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 141,131 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear petrol slight corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 141,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear petrol slight corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 138,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 138,799 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 137,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 134,259 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 134,255 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 132,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F992 LMY is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F992 LMY, 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 F992 LMY registered?

F992 LMY is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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