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G867 TTM

1989 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,391 mi
Last recorded136,391 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 TTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,391 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,066 miles

mist of oil sump area

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 124,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

sills covered in black tape

Pass 11 May 2019 120,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,968 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,968 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,600 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,482 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all jacking points lightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,079 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 86,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 81,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 81,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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G867 TTM is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G867 TTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G867 TTM registered?

G867 TTM is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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