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H398 XRH

1990 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,887 mi
Last recorded142,887 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 XRH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 142,887 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

all door sills corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 142,887 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

all door sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

jacking points corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

rear coil spring top mounting cups corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2009 140,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

jacking points corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

rear coil spring top mounting cups corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 138,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 138,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 134,423 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

rear coil spring top mounting cups corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 134,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front shock absorber damp

rear coil spring top mounting cups corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 129,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 129,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr handbrake cable is in poor condition

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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H398 XRH is a 1990 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H398 XRH, 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 H398 XRH registered?

H398 XRH is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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