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G169 VFC

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 VFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f both lower arms ball joint dust covers split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 148,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f both lower arms ball joint dust covers split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 145,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 145,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all fuel lines corroded, offside front tyre worn on outer edge, nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, offside front lower ball joint cover split

offside front drop link cover split, nearside lower ball joint cover split, nearside front brake pad wire fouling wheel rim

Pass 20 Aug 2008 142,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 138,853 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 138,853 miles

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

fuel lines corroding

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Sep 2006 133,687 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

nearside wiper blade split adequate view of road

Fail 26 Jul 2006 132,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 129,498 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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G169 VFC is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G169 VFC, 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 G169 VFC registered?

G169 VFC is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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