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G545 RKL

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,090 mi
Last recorded109,090 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 RKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 105,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 98,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 94,820 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,801 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres cracking with age

Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front and nearside front tyres cracking with age

Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,937 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,310 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes all greased up

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,131 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,526 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 54,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,277 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 53,229 miles

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

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

carrosion to fuel lines

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,308 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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G545 RKL is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G545 RKL, 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 G545 RKL registered?

G545 RKL is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G545 RKL safe to buy?

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