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G54 SGS

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,781 mi
Last recorded206,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 SGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 206,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 205,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear door not opening from outside

scratches on windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2010 203,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear door difficult to open

Pass 6 Jul 2010 203,283 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear door difficult to open

Pass 6 Jul 2009 202,115 miles

DIRT INGRESS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 8 Jul 2008 200,690 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 199,019 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2007 199,018 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

ENGINE OVER HEATS VISCOUS COUPLING SIEZED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 197,102 miles

WIPER LINKAGE WORN BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2005 194,815 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 194,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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 SGS is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G54 SGS, 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 G54 SGS registered?

G54 SGS is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G54 SGS safe to buy?

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