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G836 LNP

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 LNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 93,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,780 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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G836 LNP is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G836 LNP, 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 G836 LNP registered?

G836 LNP is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G836 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G836 LNP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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