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H399 FWM

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 FWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,383 miles

Slight Play in steering box.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate discoloured.

O/S/F Tyre wall scuffed and damaged.

Slight Play in steering box.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,916 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 88,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,687 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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H399 FWM 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 72.7%.

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 H399 FWM, 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 H399 FWM registered?

H399 FWM is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H399 FWM safe to buy?

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