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G216 GON

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,249 mi
Last recorded145,249 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 GON
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 145,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 135,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 132,417 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 132,377 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 130,009 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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G216 GON is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G216 GON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G216 GON registered?

G216 GON is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G216 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for G216 GON shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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