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G154 VOT

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 VOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,207 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,189 miles

both rear tyres low in tread.

Fail 10 Nov 2005 48,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s front outer wall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,740 miles

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

n/s front outer wall damaged

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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G154 VOT is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G154 VOT, 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 G154 VOT registered?

G154 VOT is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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