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G357 WTL

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,619 mi
Last recorded84,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 WTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,619 miles

All coil springs have surface corrosion.

Light surface corrosion to coil springs.

Tyres perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,473 miles

Both n/s tyres perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to front jacking points.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre age cracking

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion on p/steering pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion on p/steering pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,368 miles

fuel pipes rusty--exhaust rusty/blowing at rear

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,919 miles

ns wiper blade split---slight play in both rear pitman arm bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 73,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,604 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2005 71,676 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres low †nsr tyre low †slight play ns outer track rod end

Fail 27 Apr 2005 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WTL is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G357 WTL, 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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What year was G357 WTL registered?

G357 WTL is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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