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G433 OVA

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,845 mi
Last recorded264,845 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 OVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 264,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 264,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 258,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 251,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 251,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 242,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 242,881 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 235,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 226,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 226,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s outer sill/jacking point corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 219,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 211,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s headlamp light output reduced slightly.

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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G433 OVA is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G433 OVA, 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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G433 OVA is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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