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H378 GKA

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 GKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre fouling antiroll bar when vehicle jacked up

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre fouling antiroll bar when vehicle jacked up

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,409 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,027 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 90,021 miles

Offside Rear 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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H378 GKA is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H378 GKA, 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 H378 GKA registered?

H378 GKA is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H378 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H378 GKA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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