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G765 LAB

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,071 mi
Last recorded191,071 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 LAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 191,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corrosion

both rear closing sills rusty

fuel pipes rusty

jacking damage to both outer sills

slight play in steering idlers

suspension rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2018 191,054 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body rust

oil leaks

signs of vehicle standing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 190,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2016 190,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 187,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rattle inside exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2013 182,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 169,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sills starting to corrode

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 159,841 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 159,820 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 156,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 156,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 149,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 149,053 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 147,718 miles
Fail 6 May 2007 147,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 142,026 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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G765 LAB is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G765 LAB, 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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G765 LAB is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G765 LAB safe to buy?

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