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H741 VVF

1991 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,620 mi
Last recorded120,620 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 VVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 120,620 miles

Welded joints between rear silencers leaking slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,477 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 110,872 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 110,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 108,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 108,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front shocks worn

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2005 104,375 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 104,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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H741 VVF is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H741 VVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H741 VVF registered?

H741 VVF is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H741 VVF safe to buy?

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