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G310 SBW

1989 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,616 mi
Last recorded223,616 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 SBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 223,616 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limits

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes corroded

rear tyres perished and close to limits

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 222,657 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre close to limits

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 210,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 201,784 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 201,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 191,517 miles

o/s/f tyre near limet

slight crossion to sills

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2007 187,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 177,720 miles

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

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

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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G310 SBW is a 1989 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G310 SBW, 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 G310 SBW registered?

G310 SBW is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G310 SBW safe to buy?

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