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H390 JNE

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH390 JNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 67,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 67,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 67,189 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,715 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 66,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced CORRODED WITHIN 30 C M SUSPENSION ARM (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 62,942 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,130 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 60,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 55,485 miles

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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H390 JNE is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H390 JNE, 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 H390 JNE registered?

H390 JNE is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H390 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H390 JNE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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