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G578 RGC

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,499 mi
Last recorded127,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 RGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 127,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,499 miles

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

Oil leak

both front outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 126,038 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 119,549 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 119,513 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,824 miles

slight corrosion at offside outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2007 114,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,737 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 111,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G578 RGC is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G578 RGC, 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.

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What year was G578 RGC registered?

G578 RGC is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G578 RGC safe to buy?

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