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G130 APA

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,348 mi
Last recorded139,348 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 APA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 139,348 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 139,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all shocker b ump stops perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust fouling towbar

exhaust mountings perished slightly

front screen cracked & delaminating outside of swept area

o/s dipped beam lamp cracked

oil leaks from gearbox engine & rear axle seals

parking brake travel slightly long

v belts worn

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 136,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside front headlamp cracked

Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear differential side seals leaking

Slight play in steering idler bush

Under bonnet rubber fuel hoses cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2008 136,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside front headlamp cracked

Offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear differential side seals leaking

Slight play in steering idler bush

Under bonnet rubber fuel hoses cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2007 133,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

both rear inner flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel lines corroded.

fuel tank breather hoses corroded.

offside front flexible brake hose perishing slightly.

rear brake pads 70% worn.

various small scuffs to bodywork.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 132,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel lines corroded.

fuel tank breather hoses corroded.

offside front brake pipe corroding.

offside front outer headlamp cracked.

rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

rear brake shoes noisey in drums.

various areas of corrosion to body.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 132,591 miles

fuel lines corroded.

fuel tank breather hoses corroded.

offside front brake pipe corroding.

offside front outer headlamp cracked.

rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

rear brake shoes noisey in drums.

various areas of corrosion to body.

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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G130 APA is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red 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 G130 APA, 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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G130 APA is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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