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G725 KTH

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,333 mi
Last recorded173,333 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 KTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 173,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 173,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2010 171,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 167,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 164,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 164,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 159,734 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 159,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 155,612 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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G725 KTH is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G725 KTH, 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.

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What year was G725 KTH registered?

G725 KTH is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G725 KTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G725 KTH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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