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G165 VUL

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,648 mi
Last recorded184,648 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 VUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 184,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 184,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill panel & wing excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill panel & wing excessively corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 183,283 miles

both front wings & sill panels corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 181,755 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 181,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 180,253 miles

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

front sill/wings corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 178,858 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 178,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 176,991 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2014 174,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front wing corroded at bottiom

Pass 13 Feb 2014 174,935 miles

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

near side front wing corroded at bottiom

Pass 20 Feb 2013 172,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 169,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 166,311 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 166,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 163,018 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 163,018 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 158,154 miles

bump stop on n/s/f deteriorating

propshaft rubber joint deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2009 158,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bump stop on n/s/f deteriorating

propshaft rubber joint deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2008 151,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2008 151,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2007 143,424 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f suspension joint upper cover missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 143,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

exhaust/gearbox bracket corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 132,467 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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G165 VUL is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G165 VUL, 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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G165 VUL is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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