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G79 DPJ

1990 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 74,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 74,950 miles

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

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

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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G79 DPJ is a 1990 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G79 DPJ, 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 G79 DPJ registered?

G79 DPJ is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G79 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G79 DPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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