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G790 DBL

1990 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,664 mi
Last recorded119,664 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 DBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 119,664 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside rear bumper loose

offside and nearside track rod inner joint grease boots split

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre just on legal limit

rubber fuel hose on fuel filter cracking

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,688 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 116,688 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 115,518 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 115,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake balance close to limits

Fail 9 Dec 2005 112,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspect rear axle beam bushes worn!

Pass 9 Dec 2005 112,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect rear axle beam bushes worn!

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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G790 DBL is a 1990 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G790 DBL, 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 G790 DBL registered?

G790 DBL is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G790 DBL safe to buy?

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