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G863 RWL

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG863 RWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 90,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 89,431 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,424 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,106 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( near jacking point ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,098 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,215 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,947 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

coolant level sensor light iluminated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,880 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipe

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,370 miles

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

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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G863 RWL is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G863 RWL, 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 G863 RWL registered?

G863 RWL is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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