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G759 SKO

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 SKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 97,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 97,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,358 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 90,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,654 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,530 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,468 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 84,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,603 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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G759 SKO is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G759 SKO, 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 G759 SKO registered?

G759 SKO is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G759 SKO safe to buy?

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