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H184 AKK

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH184 AKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H184 AKK is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H184 AKK, 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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H184 AKK is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H184 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H184 AKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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