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H407 ELY

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH407 ELY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,314 miles

Front brake discs; lipped

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs; rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,644 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,820 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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H407 ELY is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H407 ELY, 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 H407 ELY registered?

H407 ELY is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H407 ELY safe to buy?

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