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G519 PAG

1990 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG519 PAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 124,186 miles

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

steering and suspension dust boots perished

Fail 16 May 2015 124,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

steering and suspension dust boots perished

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,541 miles

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

fuel pipes badly corroded suggest change

offside outer sill corroded

play in steering box

play in steering idler arm

rear support mount bushes worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes badly corroded suggest change

offside outer sill corroded

play in steering box

play in steering idler arm

rear support mount bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,053 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 122,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in steering box.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 115,806 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 115,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 113,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2008 110,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 108,416 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 May 2007 108,408 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 106,124 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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G519 PAG is a 1990 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 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 G519 PAG, 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 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G519 PAG registered?

G519 PAG is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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