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H39 ECK

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 ECK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 133,020 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s anti roll bar link arm worn

f/n/s tyre is low on tread

front discs poor

front number plate may be illegal

metal fuel pipe very rusty in places

power steering belt is lose and noisey

radiator poor

Fail 25 Mar 2008 133,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s anti roll bar link arm worn

f/n/s tyre is low on tread

front discs poor

front number plate may be illegal

metal fuel pipe very rusty in places

power steering belt is lose and noisey

radiator poor

Pass 15 Mar 2007 130,144 miles

refere to adv notes 914001777037

Fail 12 Mar 2007 130,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust very rusty and front bracket brokern

f/n/s anti rool bar link arm worn

f/n/s tyre badly worn at inner edge

fuel pipes very rusty in places (may fail if moved!)

most springs rusty

r/o/s hand brake reading low on test

underside very rusty in places esp outer sills

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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H39 ECK is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H39 ECK, 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 H39 ECK registered?

H39 ECK is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H39 ECK safe to buy?

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