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G275 VUV

1990 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,222 mi
Last recorded96,222 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 VUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,908 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,775 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 88,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,558 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,250 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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G275 VUV is a 1990 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G275 VUV, 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 G275 VUV registered?

G275 VUV is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G275 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G275 VUV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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