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G243 YDD

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,452 mi
Last recorded172,452 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 YDD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 172,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 170,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 170,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 167,288 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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G243 YDD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G243 YDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G243 YDD registered?

G243 YDD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G243 YDD safe to buy?

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