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H157 ELP

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 ELP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes rusty x-member under radiator corroded exhaust rubber broken

Fail 1 Aug 2015

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes rusty x-member under radiator corroded exhaust rubber broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 120,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,829 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 119,815 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 118,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 115,838 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 113,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H157 ELP is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H157 ELP, 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

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What year was H157 ELP registered?

H157 ELP is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H157 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 ELP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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