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G335 OMV

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,281 mi
Last recorded196,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG335 OMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 196,281 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting

damp around steering box

diff leaking

front brakes slightly uneven

fuel pump noisy

nearside front anti roll bar dust cover split

nearside front rim

nearside headlight dim will need attention very soon

nearside rear door doesnt open from inside or outside

offside headlight holed and been repaired will need attention soon

Pass 16 Jan 2009 193,547 miles

play in steering idlor

both front outer sills

both front shocks soft

center exhaust bracket rusting

nearside center floor

nearside front tyre on limits

offside strut rusting on strut

Pass 7 Jan 2008 190,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 185,808 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 185,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 180,653 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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G335 OMV is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G335 OMV, 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 G335 OMV registered?

G335 OMV is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G335 OMV safe to buy?

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