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G54 JVF

1990 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 JVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,489 miles

Clutch release bearing noisey.

Metal fuel lines rusted.

N/S & O/S outer sills corroaded.

Rubber gaiters on steering joints perished & cracked.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Clutch release bearing noisey.

Metal fuel lines rusted.

N/S & O/S outer sills corroaded.

Rubber gaiters on steering joints perished & cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,379 miles

fuel pipes at rear weak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,379 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear weak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,913 miles

steel fuel pipes at rear of car are rusty and weak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,913 miles

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

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

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

steel fuel pipes at rear of car are rusty and weak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 86,600 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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G54 JVF is a 1990 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G54 JVF, 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 G54 JVF registered?

G54 JVF is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G54 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G54 JVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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