MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside outer sill corroded
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
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)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
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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.
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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?
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