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G123 XLA

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,812 mi
Last recorded152,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 XLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 152,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,246 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 151,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 149,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,227 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 148,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 146,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 146,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 145,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 145,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 143,772 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 143,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

METAL FUEL PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 141,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 141,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 140,306 miles

PETROL PIPE"S LIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT DAMADGE TO N/S/ FRONT OUTER SIDE WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/ FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

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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G123 XLA is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G123 XLA, 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 G123 XLA registered?

G123 XLA is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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