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H554 TAA

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 TAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 147,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill - Rust Holes

Offside Front Outer Sill - Rust Holes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 147,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front outer sill , but not within 30cm of anything

induction pipe split and leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2018 143,852 miles

Corrosion to near side front outer sill

Corrosion to off side front outer sill

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe for off side rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to near side front outer sill

Corrosion to off side front outer sill

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2014 139,571 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,571 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 139,559 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 139,559 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 139,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 139,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 133,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 131,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 131,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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H554 TAA is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H554 TAA, 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 H554 TAA registered?

H554 TAA is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H554 TAA safe to buy?

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