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G109 RGY

1990 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,631 mi
Last recorded194,631 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 RGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 194,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 183,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 183,434 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING STARTING TO FRAY AND O/S/R BELT DIFFICULT TO LOCK TOGETHER

O/S HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER JAMMED

O/S WIPER BLADE METAL INSERT COMING OUT

PLAY IN N/S/F SUSPENSION ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES

Pass 31 Oct 2005 179,771 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SEAT BELTS DIFFICULT TO LOCK TOGETHER

C/O EMISSION ONLY JUST UNDER 3.5% LIMIT

SOME PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER ANTIROLLBAR LINK JOINT

Fail 18 Aug 2005 177,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR ,CANNOT CARRY OUT FULL TEST INSPECTION

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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G109 RGY is a 1990 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 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 G109 RGY, 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 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G109 RGY registered?

G109 RGY is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G109 RGY safe to buy?

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