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H377 NWN

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 NWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,075 miles

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

both front tyres slight perishing to walls

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear door cant be opened from inside or ouside

offside front intermediate drop arm off steering box has slight play

offside rear tyre outer edge perished-cracked

Pass 7 May 2010 103,823 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,283 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 101,247 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,526 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 99,526 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 97,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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H377 NWN is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H377 NWN, 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 H377 NWN registered?

H377 NWN is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H377 NWN safe to buy?

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