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F999 DUH

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 DUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2008 148,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 148,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 145,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 145,666 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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F999 DUH is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F999 DUH, 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 F999 DUH registered?

F999 DUH is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F999 DUH safe to buy?

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