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1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG333 BPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 144,280 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 141,208 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 141,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to offside sill [close to safety belt mounting area]

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 17 Oct 2007 136,704 miles

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

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

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

some deterioration to suspension etc signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2007 136,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres worn some deterioration to suspension etc signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2005 134,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 134,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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G333 BPG is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G333 BPG, 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.

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G333 BPG is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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