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G173 WPN

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,697 mi
Last recorded163,697 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 WPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 163,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 163,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 162,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 159,727 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 159,727 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking-up on outer edge of treads

both rear tyres wearining inner edge and cracking-up on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,959 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,489 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 50,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,828 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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G173 WPN is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,025cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G173 WPN, 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 G173 WPN registered?

G173 WPN is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G173 WPN safe to buy?

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