MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,177 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
floor pan corroding
front discs pitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear struts fitted with spacers
n/s/f tyre perished
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
floor,sills and cross members rusty
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
rear diff casing very rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
diff casing very rusty
sills and floor rusty
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
diff casing very rusty
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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G887 VMO is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G887 VMO, 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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G887 VMO is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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