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H428 FBY

1990 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

172,388 mi
Last recorded172,388 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH428 FBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 172,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and holed and some of the rubber hangers are broken

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox mountings deteriorated

n/s headlight leveling system inop

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/r side light dim

o/s and n/s outer sills holed

steering idler arm bush deteriorated

wiper linkage and spindels worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 168,680 miles

brake pad warning light on

coolant leaking from top hose

exhaust hanger missing

front and rear brake pads low

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear sub frame bushes weak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

petrol pipes corroded

play in steering box

temporary repair to o/s mirror

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 168,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all front antiroll bar dust covers split

brake pad warning light on

coolant leaking from top hose

exhaust hanger missing

front and rear brake pads low

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear sub frame bushes weak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

petrol pipes corroded

play in steering box

temporary repair to o/s mirror

wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 166,450 miles

rear subframe bushes weak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 166,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear subframe bushes weak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 158,368 miles

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

front anti roll bar link boots perished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 158,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

front anti roll bar link boots perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 151,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 151,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 147,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 139,393 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 139,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 133,345 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 128,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 128,328 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2005 124,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2005 124,657 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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H428 FBY is a 1990 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H428 FBY, 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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H428 FBY is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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