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G104 NUX

1989 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

276,020 mi
Last recorded276,020 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 NUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 276,020 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Knocking noise in engine

Slight corrosion to front bonnet edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 276,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cannot fully check nearside front tyre as wheel will not turn

corrosion in nearside outer door sill round jacking points

corrosion in offside outer door sill round front jacking point

nearside front uper anti-roll bar link dust boot split

severe noise and misfire on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2008 275,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front offside and nearside outer door sills corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 275,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front offside and nearside outer door sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2007 267,255 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 266,296 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 257,315 miles

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

Offside Front 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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G104 NUX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G104 NUX, 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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G104 NUX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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