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G85 SGS

1989 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,814 mi
Last recorded76,814 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 SGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 73,793 miles

slight dampness started to nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 19 May 2010 72,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm tread replace asap

Pass 5 May 2009 71,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres badly perished advise replacements asap

Pass 25 Mar 2008 71,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,655 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2006 67,321 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G85 SGS is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G85 SGS, 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.

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What year was G85 SGS registered?

G85 SGS is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G85 SGS safe to buy?

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