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FIB 3689

1991 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,885 mi
Last recorded212,885 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 3689
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 212,885 miles

All tyres worn close to limit.

Car modified for track/ race use.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 206,553 miles

All jacking points starting to corrode.

Very modified car, exhaust, suspension, no rear seats, dark rear lights and windows tinted.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 198,075 miles

Rear lights, windows, suspension and exhaust modified

Pass 18 Aug 2009 186,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 186,360 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear diff locked in place.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 175,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 167,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 166,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Engine has slight miss fire, only just pas HC test <emissions>.

Front disks and pads wearing thin and corroded on edges.

Front number plate cracked, rear number plate has honey comb backing.

Near side front wiper arm sits on bonnet.

Off side front fog lamp insecure.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 148,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 148,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FIB 3689 is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 FIB 3689, 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 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FIB 3689 is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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