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G810 VYU

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,982 mi
Last recorded217,982 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG810 VYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 217,982 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (all four) (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 216,815 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 215,901 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 214,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 213,425 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 213,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to quarter panel

Pass 27 Jun 2020 211,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

light body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 210,933 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

light body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2019 210,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

light body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 210,377 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 210,377 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 209,834 miles

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

engine oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 209,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 209,055 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 208,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 208,289 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 207,100 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 207,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 205,379 miles

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 204,070 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 201,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 200,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 199,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 197,367 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 196,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 196,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 193,884 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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G810 VYU is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G810 VYU, 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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G810 VYU is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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