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G449 GFX

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,778 mi
Last recorded159,778 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 GFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 159,778 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 159,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 141,759 miles

corrosion starting to both front undersills.

offside front tyre perishing .

offside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 133,137 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 127,789 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 127,789 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 123,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2005 114,873 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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