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G116 NHO

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,383 mi
Last recorded112,383 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 NHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 112,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear rubber fuel hose deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2022 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated nearside rear fuel hose perished but not leaking at the time of test (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

both front outer sills corroded but not load bearing or within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 106,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,122 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,013 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,672 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,370 miles

fuel pipes greased

various brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres-tread getting low on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 85,653 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)

Fail 15 May 2013 85,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 13 Apr 2012 80,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,855 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,064 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 76,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

vac hose on manifold for fuel press, perished and splitting.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,241 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G116 NHO is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G116 NHO, 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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G116 NHO is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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