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G805 VSP

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,173 mi
Last recorded91,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 VSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,173 miles

Both outer sills corroded at jacking points

Exhaust in poor condition ( corrosion )

Front and rear suspension quite heavily corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded and soft

Offside front brake disc slight discolouring- possible caliper problem when hot

Offside front flex brake pipe bracket on strut heavily corroded

Offside front shock absorber soft

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering box

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Both outer sills corroded at jacking points

Exhaust in poor condition ( corrosion )

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front and rear suspension quite heavily corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded and soft

Offside front brake disc slight discolouring- possible caliper problem when hot

Offside front flex brake pipe bracket on strut heavily corroded

Offside front shock absorber soft

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering box

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 88,278 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 86,893 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 84,797 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G805 VSP is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G805 VSP, 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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G805 VSP is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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