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G675 WMC

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,971 mi
Last recorded183,971 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG675 WMC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 183,971 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 183,657 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 178,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 172,124 miles

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 31 May 2011 167,558 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2010 163,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 May 2010 163,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 157,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 157,527 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both side outer sill panels corroded and weak at front ends

Pass 2 Jul 2008 151,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 146,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 140,111 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 140,111 miles

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

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

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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G675 WMC is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G675 WMC, 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 G675 WMC registered?

G675 WMC is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is G675 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G675 WMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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