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G143 VHA

1990 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 VHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,920 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,074 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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G143 VHA is a 1990 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G143 VHA, 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 G143 VHA registered?

G143 VHA is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G143 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G143 VHA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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