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G878 TTM

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,872 mi
Last recorded156,872 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 TTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 156,872 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf outer sill badly corroded

osf floor to sill and outer sill very badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 152,013 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 151,953 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroded and holed

both rear cross-beam bushes seperating

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 148,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 144,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 138,678 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 138,595 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 128,158 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear petrol pipes rusted

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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G878 TTM is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G878 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 G878 TTM registered?

G878 TTM is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G878 TTM safe to buy?

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