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H181 KWC

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 KWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,334 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 131,334 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted leaking (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking excessive brake fluid leak o/s/r metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 130,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 128,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 128,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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H181 KWC is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H181 KWC, 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 H181 KWC registered?

H181 KWC is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H181 KWC safe to buy?

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