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G725 LYG

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 LYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 165,327 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/osf sills holed

nsf floor holed (on limit @ time of test)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 165,321 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/osf sills holed

nsf floor holed (on limit @ time of test)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 160,608 miles

front sills holed

nsf floor holed

nsr axle bush separating

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 160,608 miles

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

front sills holed

nsf floor holed

nsr axle bush separating

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 153,516 miles

nsr axle outer bush separating

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 153,516 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nsr axle outer bush separating

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 146,497 miles

front exhaust bracket weak

fuel pipe corroded

nsr axle outer bush separating

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

some wear in o/s steering idler arm

Pass 15 Sep 2006 137,503 miles

both front wings(sills) holed

fuel pipe corroded

nsr axle outer bush separating

Fail 30 Aug 2006 137,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front wings (sills) holed

fuel pipe corroded

nsr axle outer bush separating

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 LYG is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LYG, 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 G725 LYG registered?

G725 LYG is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G725 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G725 LYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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