MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering box slight play
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G817 YMF is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 G817 YMF, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G817 YMF registered?
G817 YMF is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G817 YMF safe to buy?
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