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G531 CNP

1989 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,405 mi
Last recorded123,405 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 CNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,405 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 123,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 108,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,603 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 100,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 93,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 93,940 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G531 CNP is a 1989 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G531 CNP, 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 G531 CNP registered?

G531 CNP is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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