MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear door not opening from outside
scratches on windscreen
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
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear door difficult to open
DIRT INGRESS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE
WIPER LINKAGE WORN
wiper linkage worn
front registration plate cracked
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)
WIPER LINKAGE WORN BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
coolant leaking
fuel pipes corroded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for G54 SGS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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