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G902 THM

1989 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,039 mi
Last recorded120,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG902 THM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,039 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both side tyres perished in tread

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1c)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both side tyres perished in tread

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1c)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 119,618 miles

Both rear tyre perished in tread

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 12 May 2015 119,617 miles

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

Both rear tyre perished in tread

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 19 May 2014 118,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 118,824 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 117,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight play in steering system

Fail 16 May 2013 117,890 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight play in steering system

Pass 24 May 2012 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrsion on both sill buy jacking points

mirror broken near side

wing off side front lose at the bottom due to corrosion

Fail 22 May 2012 116,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrsion on both sill buy jacking points

mirror broken near side

wing off side front lose at the bottom due to corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 115,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

C O high & slight misfire

Pass 10 May 2010 114,073 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 114,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 112,498 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 111,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 110,415 miles

both front sills becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 109,320 miles

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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G902 THM is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G902 THM, 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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G902 THM is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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