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H608 CNF

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 CNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 137,232 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,964 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Os ns anti roll bar brackets corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 133,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,106 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

Fuel pipes covered in grease front to rear

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre dot code facing inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

Fuel pipes covered in grease front to rear

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre dot code facing inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 130,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,266 miles

BRAKE JUDDER PRESENT ...FRONT/REAR ..

CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ...............

Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BRAKE JUDDER PRESENT ...FRONT/REAR ..

CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ...............

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 128,489 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,852 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 124,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 122,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 118,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 118,330 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 112,183 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 109,716 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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H608 CNF is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H608 CNF, 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 H608 CNF registered?

H608 CNF is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H608 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H608 CNF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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