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G596 RGG

1990 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 RGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 95,890 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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G596 RGG is a 1990 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G596 RGG, 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 G596 RGG registered?

G596 RGG is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G596 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G596 RGG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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