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G650 WJO

1990 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 WJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 86,396 miles

nsr/osr tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,937 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 84,937 miles

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

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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G650 WJO is a 1990 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G650 WJO, 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 G650 WJO registered?

G650 WJO is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G650 WJO safe to buy?

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