MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight dampness started to nearside rear shock absorber
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
osr tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm tread replace asap
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres badly perished advise replacements asap
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 exhaust box starting to corrode
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for G85 SGS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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