MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING PIONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING PIONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust box housing rubbers perished
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
light corrosion to o/s/f jacking point
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
front and rear brake pads wearing low.
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G616 XLX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 G616 XLX, 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 G616 XLX registered?
G616 XLX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 1989.
Is G616 XLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G616 XLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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