MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insicure
both front anti roll bar drop link greace gaiters split
center exhaust clamp broken
oil leak
play in all stearing joints
rear axle forword mounting bushes worn and splitting
weld repaires to nearside floor pan
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
center exhaust clamp broken
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
play in all steering joints
rear axle forward mounting bushes worn and spliting
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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G494 VYJ is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 G494 VYJ, 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 G494 VYJ registered?
G494 VYJ is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 1989.
Is G494 VYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G494 VYJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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