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H112 MBF

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,080 mi
Last recorded195,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH112 MBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2021 195,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 186,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 174,954 miles

Battery insecure

N/S wiper smeary

Rear pads getting low

side sill trims fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2017 174,954 miles

Battery insecure

N/S wiper smeary

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear pads getting low

side sill trims fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 151,992 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Aug 2008 141,093 miles

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

exhaust strap centre split

Pass 20 Oct 2007 140,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

possable fuel leak at tank but ok at time of test

Pass 26 May 2006 138,455 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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H112 MBF is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 H112 MBF, 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 35 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 H112 MBF registered?

H112 MBF is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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