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G836 BPR

1989 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 BPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 145,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 138,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,688 miles

Both Front Jack Ponts Rusty & holed

Fail 11 Apr 2012 135,687 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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both Front Jack Ponts Rusty & holed

Fail 4 Apr 2011 132,272 miles

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

Front jack points rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R door sill rusty

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 132,272 miles

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

Front jack points rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R door sill rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 128,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 128,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,644 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 110,130 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G836 BPR is a 1989 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G836 BPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G836 BPR registered?

G836 BPR is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G836 BPR safe to buy?

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