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H403 GBD

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 GBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill getting thin

Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,265 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 81,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,247 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel pipes.

exhaust corroded.

slight play in steering joints.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,242 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel pipes.

exhaust corroded.

slight play in steering joints.

Pass 2 May 2012 63,064 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,744 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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H403 GBD is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 H403 GBD, 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 35 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 H403 GBD registered?

H403 GBD is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H403 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H403 GBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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