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H127 FUR

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,589 mi
Last recorded188,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 FUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 188,589 miles

Coolant system pressurising

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 188,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant system pressurising

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 184,065 miles

n/s front tyre worn to wear indicators on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2010 184,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn to wear indicators on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2009 178,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner & outer edges cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2008 178,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes are corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn BADLY on outer edge deep cuts /cracking

play at the steering wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2007 171,000 miles

fuel pipe going & from fillter is cracking

o/s/f / tyre cracking & worn on outer edge

o/s/f/ brake pipe is corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 166,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 162,352 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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H127 FUR is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H127 FUR, 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.

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What year was H127 FUR registered?

H127 FUR is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 1990.

Is H127 FUR safe to buy?

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