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G45 TOD

1989 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,283 mi
Last recorded148,283 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 TOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside well greased and oiled

Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 145,915 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,572 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 141,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 140,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,225 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,938 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 136,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all fuel pipes heavily corroded!!!

exhaust system very rusty

oil leak

pas pipes heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,949 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 124,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 118,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 113,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 113,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,862 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 108,862 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 105,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 98,194 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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G45 TOD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G45 TOD, 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 G45 TOD registered?

G45 TOD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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