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H401 XYT

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 XYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 127,158 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 127,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 122,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 114,297 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 114,297 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 112,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very rusty

fuel pipes Very rusty , front to rear .

Pass 1 Sep 2006 111,237 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

play in steering box

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2005 107,697 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 107,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to fuel pipes

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm top gaitor split

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Sep 2005 107,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to fuel pipes

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm top gaitor split

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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H401 XYT is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver 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 H401 XYT, 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 H401 XYT registered?

H401 XYT is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is H401 XYT safe to buy?

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