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G674 VRX

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,536 mi
Last recorded181,536 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 VRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 181,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

roof lining slightly damaged

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 180,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake brake slightly binding

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 180,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seat belt area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear discs rusting

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rusting

Rear diff seals leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 179,083 miles

rusting to n/s floor under seat ok at this time

Fail 11 Sep 2014 179,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rusting to n/s floor under seat ok at this time

Pass 17 Jan 2012 178,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 175,136 miles

o/s rear tyre has only 2-00mm of tread.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 171,165 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 167,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 167,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 165,122 miles

o/s rear handbrake low effort.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 165,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear handbrake low effort.

Pass 19 Jan 2007

o/s & n/s rear cradle bushs showing signs of deteriation check in 3 to 4 months .

Pass 20 Jan 2006 157,793 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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G674 VRX is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G674 VRX, 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 G674 VRX registered?

G674 VRX is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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