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G537 WDL

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,101 mi
Last recorded134,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 WDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,910 miles

offside outer sill holed by front jacking point

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,785 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 106,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,721 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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G537 WDL is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 G537 WDL, 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 G537 WDL registered?

G537 WDL is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G537 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G537 WDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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