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G649 KWO

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 KWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 122,711 miles

offide park brake performance low

offside indicator intermittantly flashes out of sync

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,588 miles

rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 122,320 miles

n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge 225/60/15

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Apr 2009 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge 225/60/15

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2008 122,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,393 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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G649 KWO is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G649 KWO, 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 G649 KWO registered?

G649 KWO is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G649 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G649 KWO shows 8 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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