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G338 CPK

1989 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 CPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,641 miles

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

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,562 miles

baffle loose in rear silencer

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,175 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 78,680 miles

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

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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G338 CPK is a 1989 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G338 CPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G338 CPK registered?

G338 CPK is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G338 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G338 CPK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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