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H245 CFB

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,071 mi
Last recorded108,071 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 CFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,149 miles

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 13 Mar 2014 106,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Mar 2013 103,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 100,019 miles

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

off side rear hand brake slight low than other side

Fail 21 Mar 2010 99,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

off side rear hand brake slight low than other side

Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,881 miles

offside front bottme ball joint has slight play.

rear metal fuel and brake pipes corrded.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 95,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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H245 CFB is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H245 CFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H245 CFB registered?

H245 CFB is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 1991.

Is H245 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H245 CFB 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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