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G357 RKK

1989 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 RKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,319 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 61,095 miles

TOTAL BRAKE EFFORT FOR FOOT AND HANDBRAKE PASSING ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

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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G357 RKK is a 1989 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G357 RKK, 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 G357 RKK registered?

G357 RKK is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 1989.

Is G357 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G357 RKK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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