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G436 EOL

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 EOL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 133,042 miles

Oil leak

battry loose

Fail 13 Feb 2012 133,040 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

battry loose

Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,227 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,182 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 121,467 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 121,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 119,253 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 119,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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G436 EOL is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G436 EOL, 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 G436 EOL registered?

G436 EOL is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G436 EOL safe to buy?

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