MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four bottom suspension joint rubber covers split
both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres are worn to legal limit now
front and rear brake discs corroded
minimal play at front ball joints
osf wing loose at bottom
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four bottom suspension joint rubber covers split
both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded
minimal play at front ball joints
osf wing loose at bottom
corrosion starting to both front undersills.
offside front tyre perishing .
offside rear tyre getting low.
exhaust corroded
heavy oil leaks
metal fuel pipes corroded
movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link
movement in steering
n/s/f shock absorber dust cover split and loose
n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge
n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit advise replacment
sill trims fitted
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G449 GFX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G449 GFX, 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 G449 GFX registered?
G449 GFX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 1989.
Is G449 GFX safe to buy?
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