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H103 DFV

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,132 mi
Last recorded188,132 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 DFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 188,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 186,978 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 186,964 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 181,824 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 181,824 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 179,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 175,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 172,265 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 168,340 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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H103 DFV is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H103 DFV, 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 H103 DFV?

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What year was H103 DFV registered?

H103 DFV is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H103 DFV safe to buy?

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