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G145 NVF

1989 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

288,380 mi
Last recorded288,380 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 NVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 288,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

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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G145 NVF is a 1989 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G145 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G145 NVF registered?

G145 NVF is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is G145 NVF safe to buy?

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