MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,697 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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G173 WPN is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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