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G362 XLA

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,017 mi
Last recorded212,017 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 XLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 212,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 212,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2010 210,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust mounting cracked and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 210,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting cracked and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 206,405 miles

front number plate damaged

petrol pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Fail 5 Aug 2009 206,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front number plate damaged

petrol pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 5 Aug 2008 202,266 miles

Oil leak

both front bump stops perished.

both rear bump stops perished

front no. plate damaged but still clear to read

rear no. plated faded but still clear to read

rear section of fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2007 196,059 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 196,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 190,717 miles

both rear tyres getting low down to 3mm

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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G362 XLA is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G362 XLA, 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 G362 XLA registered?

G362 XLA is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G362 XLA safe to buy?

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