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G223 RVJ

1989 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 149,613 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear fuel lines very heavily corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 11 Apr 2008 149,613 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear fuel lines very heavily corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 4 Dec 2007 147,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 14 Dec 2006
Fail 13 Dec 2006 143,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 135,659 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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G223 RVJ is a 1989 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G223 RVJ, 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 G223 RVJ registered?

G223 RVJ is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G223 RVJ safe to buy?

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