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G125 HNY

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 HNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,423 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 84,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,858 miles

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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G125 HNY is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G125 HNY, 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 G125 HNY registered?

G125 HNY is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G125 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G125 HNY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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