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G722 PLG

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 PLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 109,703 miles

Front bumper insecure

Main fuel pipes rusty

Both rear suspension main bushes starting to crack

Body damage to both nearside doors

Clutch fluid low

Major oil and water leaks front of engine

Offside wiper blade fouling other wiper and scuttle

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Surface cracks offside front flexible brake pipe

Unable to open offside rear door

Fail 3 Jan 2008 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body damage to both nearside doors

Both rear suspension main bushes starting to crack

Clutch fluid low

Front bumper insecure

Main fuel pipes rusty

Major oil and water leaks front of engine

Offside wiper blade fouling other wiper and scuttle

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Surface cracks offside front flexible brake pipe

Unable to open offside rear door

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,487 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,487 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.O MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

VEHICLE IS SHOWING EVIDENCE OF MISFIRE ON IDLE HYDROCARBONS ( UNBURNT FUEL ) READINGS ARE HIGH

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 29 Dec 2005 97,919 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 97,919 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IUS 1.6 MM

REAR SILENCER CORRODED †

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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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G722 PLG is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G722 PLG, 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 G722 PLG registered?

G722 PLG is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G722 PLG safe to buy?

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