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G281 WMH

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,015 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 111,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,753 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 110,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,453 miles

front exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,823 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,495 miles

f/o/s headlamp slight damage

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tail box outer cover corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/o/s headlamp slight damage

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tail box outer cover corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,441 miles

both rear tyres edges worn+small splits on walls (just legal)

f/o/s tyre edges worn/small splits on wall

r/o/s brake pipe corroded

rear fuel tank metal pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,106 miles

both rear tyres edges worn/small splits

f/o/s tyre edge worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,879 miles

r/o/s steel brake pipe corroded

rear tyres edges worn/small splits

slight play f/n/s steering idler

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,550 miles

slight playn/s idler arm †rear tyres edges worn

Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,162 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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G281 WMH is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G281 WMH, 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 G281 WMH registered?

G281 WMH is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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