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G289 JWJ

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 JWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 143,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 140,524 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle box support rubbers perished

o/s/r flexi brake pipe support bracket loose

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,570 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r axle bush worn

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r axle bush worn

rear brake disc worn

Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r axle bush worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,740 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar linkage ball joint boots split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front outer sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 124,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar linkage ball joint boots split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front outer sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,873 miles

A.R.B Ball Joint Dust Covers Split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges Slightly And All Tyre Side Walls Slightly Cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Play In Front Lower Arm Ball Joints

Fail 4 Dec 2009 118,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Ball Joint Covers Split On Both A.R.B Drop Links And O/S/F Lowwer Ball Joint.

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipes At Rear Of Vehicle Badly Corroded

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges And Slight Cracking To All 4 Tyre Side Walls

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable To Check O/S/F Wheel Bearing Due To Brake Binding.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 113,337 miles

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

Metal Fuel Line Has Heavy Surface Corrosion (not Leaking)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 113,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Metal Fuel Line Has Heavy Surface Corrosion (not Leaking)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 108,442 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 108,425 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 102,463 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 102,463 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 97,294 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 97,294 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G289 JWJ is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G289 JWJ, 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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G289 JWJ is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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