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H728 HLK

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 HLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 145,923 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 145,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 135,859 miles

Alternator belt and aircon belt quite perished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 135,645 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel hose to fuel filter perished,but not leaking

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,992 miles

all rear brake flexi pipes starting to perish, not excessive at this time

exhaust blowing at weld between center and rear sections

o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2007 101,834 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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H728 HLK is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H728 HLK, 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.

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H728 HLK is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H728 HLK safe to buy?

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