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G546 CLJ

1989 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2010 114,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2008 111,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 109,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 107,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2005 105,309 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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G546 CLJ is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G546 CLJ, 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 G546 CLJ registered?

G546 CLJ is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is G546 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G546 CLJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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