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G858 AMO

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,861 mi
Last recorded146,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 AMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 144,289 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in offside front lower arm

small split in offside front track rod end

Pass 13 Nov 2012 139,555 miles

all road tyres getting low

rear discs corroded

slight movement in offside front wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2012 138,917 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 137,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded slightly

nearside wing mirror glass damaged slightly

rear brake discs are slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 135,809 miles

Front exhaust stabiliser/support bar (from gearbox) corroded through and no longer supports system

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded - no leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory (nearside door) mirror glass cracked slightly affecting view

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,809 miles

Front exhaust stabiliser/support bar (from gearbox) corroded through and no longer supports system

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded - no leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory (nearside door) mirror glass cracked slightly affecting view

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,605 miles

All 4 brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 134,604 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All 4 brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 133,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 127,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 117,821 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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G858 AMO is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G858 AMO, 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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G858 AMO is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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