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H195 CHG

1991 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

192,740 mi
Last recorded192,740 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH195 CHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 192,740 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip lights not allways coming on or hesitating to come on (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked d bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight plat in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush bracket brocken off missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot button sticking

child seat fitted n/s/rear

coolant level low

corrosion subframes,crossmenbers ect

oil level just below min mark

slight streeking wiper blades

various corrosion bodywork/wheel arches ect

various corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Apr 2015 190,968 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak.

rear heatshield above exhaust insecure.

various corrosion to bodywork.

various corrosion underneath.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 190,968 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2ltr oil added b4 test.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low.

rear diff oil leak.

rear heatshield above exhaust insecure.

various corrosion to bodywork.

various corrosion underneath.

Pass 1 May 2014 188,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

auxilary drive belt deteriorated

front and rear suspension /steering components corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

lower effort on o/s handbrake

n/s/front tyre perished and worn on inside edge

o/s and n/s front floorpan/ sills corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

possible corrosion under sill covers

Fail 1 May 2014 188,985 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

auxilary drive belt deteriorated

front and rear suspension /steering components corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

lower effort on o/s handbrake

n/s/front tyre perished and worn on inside edge

o/s and n/s front floorpan/ sills corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

possible corrosion under sill covers

Pass 3 May 2013 186,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all suspesion components corroded

exhaust heatshields loose

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

lower effort on o/s handbrake

n/s front tyre perished and worn on inside edge

o/s and n/s front fllor pans corroded

o/s front fog light insecure

possible corrosion under sill covers

Fail 2 May 2013 186,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all suspesion components corroded

exhaust heatshields loose

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

lower effort on o/s handbrake

n/s front tyre perished and worn on inside edge

o/s and n/s front fllor pans corroded

o/s front fog light insecure

possible corrosion under sill covers

Pass 4 May 2012 183,897 miles

Centre exhaust blowing slightly

Centre exhaust mount perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 183,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust blowing slightly

Centre exhaust mount perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 180,362 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 180,362 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 177,216 miles

Both sills possibly corroded under trims

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Jacking points corroded

Slight play in steering

Fail 19 Apr 2010 177,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both sills possibly corroded under trims

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Jacking points corroded

Slight play in steering

Pass 27 Apr 2009 173,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seatbelt not tested

n/s rear top spring cup corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 173,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

binding slightly on o/s front

child seat fitted to n/s rear seatbelt not tested

n/s rear top spring cup corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 167,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2007 161,346 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all metal petrol pipes corroded

all tyres near limits of wear on edges

off side parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 27 Apr 2006 156,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 156,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all metal fuel pipes severly corroded but not leaking at time of test

parking brake slightly low effort on offside rear

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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H195 CHG is a 1991 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 H195 CHG, 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.

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H195 CHG is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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