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H757 UAW

1990 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

148,619 mi
Last recorded148,619 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH757 UAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 148,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 148,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 148,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 148,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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H757 UAW is a 1990 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H757 UAW, 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 H757 UAW registered?

H757 UAW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H757 UAW safe to buy?

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