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H346 CKX

1990 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,616 mi
Last recorded198,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH346 CKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 198,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2010 197,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 197,729 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 196,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 195,198 miles

oil leack

rear stabilizer links

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 1 Feb 2006 193,174 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 193,086 miles

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

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

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

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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H346 CKX is a 1990 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H346 CKX, 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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What year was H346 CKX registered?

H346 CKX is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H346 CKX safe to buy?

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