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G255 PYJ

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,056 mi
Last recorded150,056 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2016 150,056 miles

offside and nearside front ball joint covers starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,229 miles

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,265 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 137,117 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,136 miles

front pads getting low

light underbody corrosion

minor exhaust leak from rear

nearside washer poor

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2009 131,022 miles

exhaust system corroding.....

front & rear brake discs , surfice corrosion.....

front exhaust bracket corroded , advise replacement....

general light under body corrosion.....

light rear brake pipe corrosion....

n/s screen washer poor.....

wipers smear...

Pass 24 Sep 2007 124,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 117,857 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2006 115,040 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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G255 PYJ is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G255 PYJ, 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 G255 PYJ registered?

G255 PYJ is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G255 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 PYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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