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H488 HOY

1991 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,750 mi
Last recorded66,750 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 HOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 66,012 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 65,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,965 miles

front discs worn/pitted

rear discs worn/pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs worn/pitted

rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 65,901 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,627 miles

Front side wall tyre cracking BOTH

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,139 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,225 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,975 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads excess low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,358 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,013 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside tyre wall perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,542 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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H488 HOY is a 1991 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H488 HOY, 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

How do I check the history of H488 HOY?

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What year was H488 HOY registered?

H488 HOY is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H488 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 HOY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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