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G36 UMB

1989 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,904 mi
Last recorded155,904 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 UMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 155,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake & fuel pipes full off copper grease so not able to check condiction properly

engine oil leaks

nail in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and side wall advise change

not leaking while tested but signs of fuel at fuel filter advise to check out

offside front outer sill at jacking point corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

fuel pipe corroded not leaking over rear axle

Fail 24 Mar 2009 155,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

nail in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and side wall advise change

not leaking while tested but signs of fuel at fuel filter advise to check out

offside front outer sill at jacking point corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

fuel pipe corroded not leaking over rear axle

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,375 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 153,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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G36 UMB is a 1989 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G36 UMB, 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 G36 UMB registered?

G36 UMB is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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