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H102 HJM

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,082 mi
Last recorded143,082 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH102 HJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 143,082 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 143,073 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 142,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 141,969 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 141,948 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H102 HJM is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 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 H102 HJM, 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 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H102 HJM?

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What year was H102 HJM registered?

H102 HJM is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H102 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H102 HJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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