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G531 TFG

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,798 mi
Last recorded160,798 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 TFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 160,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 160,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 154,407 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 154,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 148,838 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

some damage to near side rear tyre wall

Pass 23 Aug 2007 148,838 miles

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

some damage to near side rear tyre wall

Fail 1 Sep 2006 141,042 miles

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

off side rear seat belt can not be fastened

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2006 141,042 miles

off side rear seat belt can not be fastened

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2005 129,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 129,829 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from rear silencer.

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 TFG is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G531 TFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G531 TFG registered?

G531 TFG is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G531 TFG safe to buy?

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