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G831 TMW

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 TMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,694 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded close to excess

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,130 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,782 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sill corroded close to excess

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s outer sill close to excess

slight play in o/s steering drop arm

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,670 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,987 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,645 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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G831 TMW is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G831 TMW, 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 G831 TMW registered?

G831 TMW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is G831 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G831 TMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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