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H491 TAO

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,891 mi
Last recorded155,891 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 TAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 155,891 miles

rear petrol pipe badly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2005 155,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 155,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

footbrake 50% min 50% hanhbrake 16% min16% rear brakes need attension soon!!!! † † † † † † † † †

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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H491 TAO is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H491 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H491 TAO?

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What year was H491 TAO registered?

H491 TAO is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H491 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 TAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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