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G819 VHA

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,774 mi
Last recorded150,774 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG819 VHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 135,150 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 135,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 128,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 120,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 120,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G819 VHA is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G819 VHA, 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 G819 VHA registered?

G819 VHA is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G819 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G819 VHA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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