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G588 GHN

1990 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,486 mi
Last recorded164,486 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 GHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2011 164,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 156,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 153,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 149,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 146,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 142,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 137,796 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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G588 GHN is a 1990 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G588 GHN, 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 G588 GHN registered?

G588 GHN is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is G588 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G588 GHN shows 7 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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