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H529 NJT

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,381 mi
Last recorded257,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH529 NJT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 257,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 255,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front outer sill rusted

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 254,644 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 252,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 252,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 250,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 247,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 241,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 230,940 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 230,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 226,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2004 221,820 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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H529 NJT is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H529 NJT, 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

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What year was H529 NJT registered?

H529 NJT is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H529 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H529 NJT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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